Suburb Property Profile: Bullsbrook, WA 6084
Located approximately 25–45km north of Perth's CBD, Bullsbrook sits within the City of Swan, in the outer metropolitan area. Formerly known as Bullsbrook East, the original townsite once sat slightly west of today's town along the Midland Railway line. The suburb is best known today as a semi-rural community near RAAF Base Pearce, one of Australia's main air force training facilities, giving it a strong defence-family presence alongside its rural lifestyle appeal. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Bullsbrook sits at 5,605 according to the 2021 Census, up 8.1% from 5,185 in 2016. The predominant age group is 50–59, and households are primarily couples with children, with a genuinely strong owner-occupier rate of 81.5–82%. Median household income sits at $99,424–$1,912 per week depending on the measure used.
Travel & Infrastructure
Bullsbrook has limited public transport; bus services connect to Midland for Midland Line train access into Perth, but a car is essential for most daily needs. By road, the drive to Perth's CBD via the Great Northern Highway typically takes 50–70 minutes.
Shopping
Bullsbrook has no major supermarkets of its own listed in current data; residents typically travel to nearby Midland or other City of Swan centres for broader shopping needs.
Schools & Recreation
Bullsbrook has local school options serving its rural-residential community, alongside the presence of RAAF Base Pearce, which brings a steady population of defence families to the area needing local education access.
Local Amenities
Bullsbrook is characterised by its expansive 253.8-square-kilometre footprint, offering acreage blocks and horse properties popular with lifestyle seekers wanting affordable rural living. The suburb has 31 parks, giving residents plenty of green space to complement its low-density, semi-rural character — a genuine drawcard for those willing to trade proximity to the city for space and a country lifestyle.
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