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Bulla VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bulla, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bulla VIC is 668 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bulla is $726 per week ($37,752 per year). Median rent in Bulla is $348 per week ($1,508 per month). Bulla has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Bulla has a population density of 19.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bulla is Croatia. The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulla is $2,100.

There were 162 recorded offences in Bulla in 2025-25, a rate of 243 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (66 offences).

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Bulla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bulla Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$726/wk

$37,752 per year

#4991 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$348/wk

$1,508 per month

#3497 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bulla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (340) Female 48.7% (323)

Population Density

19.8

people per km²

668 people · 33.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,022

Family income/wk

Bulla Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bulla Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

49.5% 96 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.5% 98 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bulla Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

Croatia

2.8%

England

2.0%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

1.6%

Germany

1.6%

China

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bulla Religion

Catholic

43.2%

No Religion

27.9%

Not stated

9.0%

Anglican

5.7%

Eastern Orthodox

4.7%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Orintal Orthdx

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bulla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bulla Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.4%

Italian

19.8%

Arabic

13.6%

Mandarin

9.9%

Greek

8.6%

Serbian

4.9%

Russian

4.9%

Croatian

4.9%

Samoan

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bulla Employment

💼

Employed full-time

33.7% 176 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.3% 127 people

🔍

Unemployed

5.2% 27 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.9% 193 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bulla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

Bachelor Degree

19.5%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bulla Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.3%

Professionals

20.1%

Managers

16.5%

Clerical & Administrative

14.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

6.2%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Labourers

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bulla Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

15.7%

Architecture & Building

15.2%

Health

9.9%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Education

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.7%

Information Technology

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bulla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bulla Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bulla Marital Status

💍

Married

51.9% 295

↔️

Separated

1.9% 11

📋

Divorced

8.1% 46

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 20

👤

Never married

34.5% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bulla Ancestry

Australian

23.7%

English

19.8%

Italian

14.6%

Other

12.9%

Irish

7.2%

Scottish

5.7%

Maltese

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.2%

Chinese

2.6%

Dutch

2.4%

Lebanese

2.3%

German

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bulla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Government

20.5%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Vocational Education

10.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Secondary — Catholic

8.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Pre-school

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bulla Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 68

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 1,186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bulla Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.8% 57

—

Not a volunteer

89.2% 473

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bulla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.8%

$800-$999/mo

5.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bulla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.0%

Did not go to work

15.8%

Truck

5.0%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Walked only

1.9%

Bus

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bulla Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

14.8%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bulla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

6.0%

3 bedrooms

33.5%

4 bedrooms

43.1%

5 bedrooms

14.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bulla Population Mobility

6.8%

moved in the last year

20.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bulla Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,221

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bulla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bulla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bulla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

30.9%

Couple — no children

22.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bulla Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.4% 13

👤

Never served

97.6% 520

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bulla Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.1% 102

—

Did not provide

80.9% 432

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bulla Children Ever Born

No children

37.0%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

33.9%

3 children

12.6%

4 children

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bulla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bulla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

25.7%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bulla Household Size

1 person

16.3%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

20.8%

4 persons

18.1%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bulla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

580

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bulla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.3%

Step family — no other children

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bulla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 162 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Fraud

Weapons

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Bulla Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,738/wk

Median Rent $348/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bulla

Your weekly income

≈ $7,531/month

Median rent $348/wk

Left after rent $1,390/wk

Rent share 20.0%

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Income: $705/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $98/wk

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Income: $751/wk Rent: $305/wk Save: $43/wk

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Bulla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Mirboo

Pop: 334 Income: $618/wk Rent: $203/wk

Langi Kal Kal

Pop: 336 Income: $687/wk Rent: $135/wk

Beverford

Pop: 337 Income: $687/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bridgewater On Loddon

Pop: 341 Income: $609/wk Rent: $215/wk

Cardinia

Pop: 342 Income: $693/wk Rent: $390/wk

Wooragee

Pop: 342 Income: $825/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulla

What is the population of Bulla VIC?

The population of Bulla VIC is 668 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.8 people per km².Bulla is ranked #4,578 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bulla?

The median personal income in Bulla VIC is $726 per week, or $37,752 per year.The median household income is $1,738 per week.Family income is $2,022 per week.Bulla is ranked #4,991 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bulla?

Median rent in Bulla VIC is $348 per week ($1,508 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bulla ranks #3,497 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bulla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bulla VIC is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bulla?

The median age in Bulla VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bulla a good suburb to live in?

Bulla is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 668.The median income is $726/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20381. All dollar figures in AUD.