Bull Creek (WA)

Bull Creek lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Nov 2025, the suburb of Bull Creek (WA) has an estimated population of around 257,174. This reflects an increase of 41,892 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 215,282. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 8,650 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 61,820 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bull Creek's growth of 19.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, with overseas migration and natural growth also contributing positively.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) for areas not covered. Considering these projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the area expected to increase by 26,331 persons, reflecting an increase of 14.9% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Bull Creek was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bull Creek averaged approximately 1,406 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 7,030 homes. As of FY26697 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.9 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating supply lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers focus on the premium market, with new homes valued at an average of $936,000.

This financial year has seen $432.7 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Bull Creek shows 82.0% higher building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer interest in the area. New developments consist of 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This represents a shift from the current housing stock, which is 170.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 154 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Bull Creek may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Bull Creek may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Bull Creek has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include the Bull Creek Station Precinct Structure Plan by City of Melville, Bull Creek Central Redevelopment, New Women and Babies Hospital, and The Crest Bull Creek. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Bull Creek performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Bull Creek has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 3.9%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 7.9%. As of June 2025, 58,612 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Perth's rate and workforce participation at 104.6%, significantly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade. Mining is particularly notable, with employment levels at 3.3 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, comprising only 7.6% of Bull Creek's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work despite local opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment in Bull Creek increased by 7.9%, while labour force grew by 7.1%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and unemployment rise slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Bull Creek. Over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, with local employment expected to increase by 5.7%. Over ten years, national employment is forecast to grow by 13.7%, and local employment by 12.4%. These projections are based on simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Bull Creek's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2022. Bull Creek's median income among taxpayers was $101,980 with an average income of $141,608 compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $116,461 for median income and $161,716 for average income as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Bull Creek, between the 22nd and 32nd percentiles. Distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 52.8% of the community (135,787 individuals), similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. The locality exhibits notable income diversity with 65.4% earning under $800 weekly and 34.8% exceeding $3,000, suggesting a mixed socioeconomic profile. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Bull Creek, with only 164.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Bull Creek's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 170.0% houses and 30.0% other dwellings. Perth metro, meanwhile, had 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bull Creek was at 71.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 77.2% and rented ones at 51.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,466, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Bull Creek was $600, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Bull Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bull Creek features high concentrations of lone person households and family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 140.4% of all households, comprising 50.8% couples with children, 64.4% couples without children, and 23.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining -40.4%, with lone person households at 55.0% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size is 4.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Bull Creek aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates at 28.0% compared to the SA3 area average of 42.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 85.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 21.6% and certificates at 64.0%. Educational participation is high at 54.0%, including primary education at 20.4%, secondary education at 16.4%, and tertiary education at 6.0%.

Bull Creek's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 5,161 students. The area has an ICSEA score of 1150, indicating high educational performance nationally. There are 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school in the area, functioning as an education hub with 30.4 school places per 100 residents, above the regional average of 19.6.

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

Bull Creek has 1,452 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 84 different routes that together facilitate 11,390 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents on average located 712 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 1,627 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Bull Creek are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Bull Creek's health indicators show below-average results with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 110% of the total population, which is 282,582 people. This compares to 65.2% in Greater Perth, with a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 21.0% and 17.4% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 127.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.5% in Greater Perth. Bull Creek has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 55.1%, with 141,600 people, compared to 22.4% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than 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 13.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 55.2% born overseas. The predominant religion in Bull Creek is Christianity, accounting for 94.4% of the population, compared to 50.2% across Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups represented are English (72.2%), Australian (54.2%), and Scottish (15.4%), all substantially higher than their respective regional averages of 26.9%, 20.9%, and 7.1%.

Notably, Welsh (1.6%) Maori (2.4%), and South African (1.6%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Bull Creek compared to the regional averages of 0.7%, 0.2%, and 0.9% respectively.

Bull Creek ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Bull Creek's median age is 90 years, which is significantly older than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and also higher than the national average of 38 years. The age cohorts in Bull Creek largely resemble those found throughout Greater Perth. Notably, the concentration of individuals aged 65 to 74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the population percentage for the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 17.2% to 20.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 21.0% to 22.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 24.4% to 22.7%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 24.4% to 22.8%. Population forecasts for Bull Creek in the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by approximately -35%, adding around -6,054 residents to reach a total of 11,330 individuals. Meanwhile, both the 85+ and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.