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Bull Creek

WA 6149 • Greater Perth

8,030
Population (2021)
$39,312
Median Income
4.16 km²
Area
26m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyEstablishedWell-ConnectedSuburban

About Bull Creek

Bull Creek is a well-established residential suburb in the City of Melville, located approximately 14 kilometres south of the Perth CBD. With a population of around 8,030, it is a predominantly family-oriented community with a mix of long-term residents and newer families. The suburb features leafy streets, spacious blocks, and a generally quiet, suburban atmosphere with a multicultural population.

Residents enjoy excellent amenities including Bull Creek Shopping Centre, numerous parks and playgrounds, and easy access to Fiona Stanley Hospital and Murdoch University nearby. The suburb is popular with families due to its quality schools including Rossmoyne Senior High School catchment. Bull Creek offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with strong community connections and convenient access to both the freeway and train line.

Bull Creek falls under postcode 6149 and is governed by Melville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Riverton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6149
Urban Area
Melville - South
LGA
Melville
Federal Electorate
Tangney
State Electorate
Riverton
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.06°, 115.86°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.16 km²
Elevation
26m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bull Creek
1.2 km
15 min
Murdoch
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • 97, 98 — Murdoch Station / Booragoon 10-15 min
  • 510 — Murdoch Station via Leach Hwy 10 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
14 km
By Train
22 min
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18-22 min

🛣️ Excellent freeway access via Kwinana Freeway

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Most errands require a car, but local shops and parks are accessible on foot.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,746
Census 2021
8,030
▲ 3.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,696
Income 2021
$39,312
▲ 16.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,122
Born Overseas 3,626

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Malaysia 675
  • 2. England 452
  • 3. China 429
  • 4. India 352
  • 5. Singapore 205
  • 6. South Africa 130
  • 7. New Zealand 112
  • 8. South Korea 105
  • 9. Sri Lanka 104
  • 10. Hong Kong 97
  • 11. Indonesia 84
  • 12. Scotland 75
  • 13. Pakistan 48
  • 14. United States 37
  • 15. Germany 34

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,381
Chinese 1,977
Australian 1,845
Scottish 561
Irish 560
Indian 459
Italian 218
German 188
Korean 136
Dutch 130

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,179
Both parents born in Australia
4,641
Both parents born overseas
907
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.7%
No Religion
37.6%
Buddhism
5.3%
Hinduism
4.9%
Islam
2.5%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
314 (3.9%)
5-14 years
1,175 (14.6%)
15-19 years
458 (5.7%)
20-24 years
400 (5.0%)
25-34 years
605 (7.5%)
35-44 years
1,091 (13.6%)
45-54 years
984 (12.3%)
55-64 years
863 (10.7%)
65-74 years
1,086 (13.5%)
75-84 years
681 (8.5%)
85+ years
376 (4.7%)

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