Bull Creek (WA)

Bull Creek has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the Bull Creek (WA) statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at around 8,652 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 622 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,030 people in the Bull Creek (WA) (SA2). The change is inferred from the resident population of 8,650 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on Jun 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,079 persons per square kilometer. Since census in Nov 2021, Bull Creek (WA) (SA2) has seen a growth of 7.7%, positioning it within 2.0 percentage points of the national average (9.7%) as of Jun 2024. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, aggregated SA2-level projections indicate an above median population growth for statistical areas across the nation. The Bull Creek (WA) (SA2) is projected to increase by 1,350 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 15.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Bull Creek when compared nationally

Bull Creek averaged approximately 35 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY21 and FY25, around 178 homes were approved, with an additional 5 in FY26 as of current data. This indicates a robust demand for housing in the area, with an average of 2.4 people moving to Bull Creek per new home constructed over these years.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is around $504,000, reflecting a focus on premium properties. Commercial development activity has been minimal, with $1.9 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Bull Creek has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person but ranks among the 72nd percentile nationally for development activity. Current building activity shows a mix of housing types: approximately 57.0% detached houses and 43.0% townhouses or apartments.

This shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 79.0% houses, indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse housing options. Bull Creek has an estimated population density of around 176 people per approval, reflecting its developing status. Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects Bull Creek's population to grow by 1,348 residents by 2041. Construction activity is maintaining pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Bull Creek has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are the Bull Creek Station Precinct Structure Plan (City of Melville), Bull Creek Central Redevelopment, New Women and Babes Hospital, and The Crest Bull Creek. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Bull Creek ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Bull Creek has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, showing an estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the past year as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 4,303 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 56.1% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with the latter being particularly notable at 1.5 times the regional average. Construction employment is limited at 6.7%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while the labour force grew by 4.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment and labour force growth of 2.9% and 3.0% respectively, with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bull Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Bull Creek suburb's income level is slightly above national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Bull Creek was $49,953 while average income stood at $68,629. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for Bull Creek would be approximately $54,758 (median) and $75,231 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household income ranks at the 57th percentile ($1,880 weekly), while personal income sits at the 39th percentile. The earnings profile reveals that majority, 26.5% or 2,292 residents, earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, reflecting broader area's pattern where 32.0% occupy this range. Notably, 30.8% of Bull Creek residents earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Bull Creek is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Bull Creek's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.6% houses and 21.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 78.6% houses and 21.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bull Creek was at 45.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.2% and rented ones at 20.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was $420. Nationally, Bull Creek's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bull Creek has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.7% of all households, including 39.2% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.3%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6 people.

Bull Creek demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Bull Creek is notably high, with 45.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 28.6% in the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 13.2%.

Educational participation is also high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bull Creek has 36 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes that together facilitate 4,103 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents being an average of 262 meters away from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 586 trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 113 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Bull Creek is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Bull Creek shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~4711 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 66.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.1%) and mental health issues (5.7%), while 72.3% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 72.5%. As of June 2021, 26.1% (2258 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Perth's 22.4%. Seniors in Bull Creek have particularly strong health outcomes, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Bull Creek is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bull Creek has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 46.8% born overseas. The predominant religion in Bull Creek is Christianity, comprising 46.3% of the population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented in Bull Creek, making up 5.7% compared to the Greater Perth average of 2.9%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 23.4%, Chinese at 19.4% (significantly higher than the regional average of 9%), and Australian at 18.1%. Other ethnic groups with notable representation include Korean at 1.3% (vs 0.6% regionally), Sri Lankan at 0.7% (vs 0.4%), and Indian at 4.5% (vs 2.1%).

Bull Creek hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Bull Creek has a median age of 44, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group makes up 10.8% of Bull Creek's population, notably higher than in Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort comprises only 7.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.5% to 10.8%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 10.7% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 10.9%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 10.7% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bull Creek's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 149%, reaching 947 people from the current 380. Those aged 65 and above are expected to account for 65% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.