Bulleen, VIC 3739
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $460/wk Median
- 20.0% Renters
Bulleen Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.3k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $460
- To the CBD
- 12km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Bulleen Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Bulleen is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,289 residents, a solid minority 20.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $460 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Bulleen
Bulleen Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Bulleen Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Bulleen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bulleen
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bulleen.
How far is Bulleen from the Melbourne CBD?
Bulleen is approximately 12km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Bulleen?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Bulleen is $460. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $460 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Bulleen family-friendly for renters?
Bulleen has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $460/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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