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Bulimba, 4171

Est. population · Jun 2025

8,103

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.7%

Median age

40

Median income

$2,805/wk

Employment rate

68.5%

Languages at home

12.3%non-English

Most common: Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

72/100
Excellent

Top 4% of Queensland's suburbs

Verified 85% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Bulimba is known for: High desirability, Café precinct, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Bulimba is a lively inner mid-sized suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Sport and recreation options are easy to find locally, from fitness spots to outdoor pitches. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

The desirability picture is excellent, powered mainly by community and employment, plus schools and education relative to similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Bulimba snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$800/wk

Population (ERP)

8,103

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#32

among Metro Brisbane · Established

Safety

17th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

36th

percentile in QLD

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

89th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
72.0/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 4% of Queensland's suburbs
National rank
143rd in Australia
State rank
51st in QLD
Peer rank
#32 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#38 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Mar 2026)
$800

Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

8,103(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 36th percentile in QLD

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
+4.7%
Change in 1 year
+63
Change in 5 years
+364
Growth rank in QLD
36th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,800), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
7,623
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,805
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
260 of 3,244
Median monthly mortgage
$2,800
Employment rate
68.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,362 / 438 / 1,177

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
209
Against the person
23
Against property
144
Rate per 1,000 residents
25.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 331 residents
State safety percentile
17.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
-6.9%

Most common offence types

  • Drug Offences40
  • Other Property Damage50
  • Unlawful Entry95
  • Unlawful Use Of Motor Vehicle32
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)120

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime MapQueensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,118
Median ICSEA percentile
89th
School list
  • Bulimba State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1124 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 612 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Sts Peter and Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 548 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Balmoral State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1047 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 929 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Ascot State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1138 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 631 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Morningside State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 475 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • New Farm State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 539 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bulimba Community KindergartenOxford Streetkindergarten
  • Tugulawa Early EducationOxford Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

38 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Apollo Rd at Shakespeare Street, stop 39
  • Bulimba St at Merry Street
  • Bulimba St at Merry Street
  • Carr St near Stuart St, stop 28
  • Oxford St at Wambool Street, stop 31

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

240 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

16 restaurants · 8 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 2 bakeries

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Strong café and dining scene34 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life6 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport38 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation44 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.05
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
4.46
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.79
Food & drink(34)
  • Brumby's BakeriesBakery

    Unit 2 134 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Oxford Street BakeryBakery

    151 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Blind Tiger BarBar

    Unit 1b 204 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Augustus EspressoCafe

    140 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bellissimo CoffeeCafe

    33 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Coco BlissCafe

    Unit 1

  • Fiddle LeafCafe

    7 Corio Street, Bulimba

  • Park Bench Espresso BarCafe

    133 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Revive On Oxford Protein BarCafe

    180 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • The Coffee ClubCafe
  • Wholly CrumpetsCafe

    140 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Betty's BurgersFast food

    Unit 1 142 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Grill'dFast food

    124 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Melody'sFast food

    137 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Oxford Fish n ChipsFast food

    74 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Thai LegendFast food
  • Oxford 152Pub

    152 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Oxford Tap HousePub
  • Barcadia Kitchen + BarRestaurant

    136 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Cinema CafeRestaurant

    158 Oxford Street

  • Delizioso on OxfordRestaurant

    Unit 7

  • Dokbua Thai KitchenRestaurant

    Unit 6 5 Wambool Street, Bulimba

  • It's Mirchi Healthy IndianRestaurant

    Unit 11

  • My Greek CuzinaRestaurant

    190 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Shingle InnRestaurant
  • Sugo MiRestaurant

    Unit 3 190 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • SukiRestaurant

    Unit 2

  • Sushi MuraRestaurant

    Unit 1 204 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Sushi StationRestaurant

    Unit 1 172 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • The JettyRestaurant
  • The Upper DeckRestaurant

    Unit 6

  • Vietnamese MintRestaurant

    Unit 1 180 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Yo-Chi Frozen YogurtRestaurant

    Unit 5 180 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Yum Yum Gyoza HouseRestaurant

    Unit 3 147 Oxford Street, Bulimba

Shopping(5)
  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
  • Spar ExpressConvenience store

    155 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • The Source Bulk FoodsConvenience store

    Unit 3 134 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
  • Bulimba Senior Citizens & Community CentreCommunity centre
  • Bulimba Community KindergartenKindergarten

    231 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Tugulawa Early EducationKindergarten

    235 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bulimba LibraryLibrary

    219 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bulimba State SchoolSchool

    261 Oxford Street

Health & services(9)
  • Oxford Street Medical CenterClinic

    200 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Balmoral Dental CentreDentist

    Unit 8 204 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Balmoral Dental Centre - Dentist BulimbaDentist

    Unit 8 204 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bulimba DentalDentist

    Unit 10

  • Bulimba DermatologyMedical clinic

    90-94 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Chiro at BulimbaMedical clinic

    135 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Osteo PlaceMedical clinic
  • Stepping Stones for Life PsychologyMedical clinic

    Unit 6 90-94 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bulimba PharmacyPharmacy

    Unit 2 200 Oxford Street, Bulimba

Sport & outdoors(51)
  • Dog park
  • Anytime FitnessGym

    50 Taylor Street

  • Inna Bliss Yoga StudioGym
  • Sustain On Oxford 24/7 GymGym

    180 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • The Bodhi Space Health ClinicGym
  • Bulimba Memorial ParkPark
  • Bulimba Riverside ParkPark

    57 Addison Avenue, Bulimba

  • Love Street ParkPark
  • Merry Street ParkPark
  • Stuart Street ParkPark
  • Waterline Crescent ParkPark

    81 Waterline Crescent, Bulimba

  • Picnic area
  • Playground (6)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (32)
Entertainment(2)
  • Balmoral CineplexCinema
  • Viewpoint
Transport(27)

27 bus stops

Other(77)
  • BWSAlcohol

    152 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Vintage CellarsAlcohol
  • ANZATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    Unit 2 180 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bbq (3)
  • Australian Skin ClinicsBeauty salon

    Unit 2&3

  • Lashtique ProfessionalBeauty salon

    Unit 3b 204 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Mayfair NailsBeauty salon

    Unit 5-6 151-155 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Nail Fairy BulimbaBeauty salon

    Unit 3 180 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Stephanies Urban SpaBeauty salon
  • Touch of GraceBeauty salon

    Unit 2 142 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bench (2)
  • Revel Brewing CompanyBeverages

    41 Oxford Street

  • BCCBicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Riverbend BooksBooks

    Unit 4 77 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Mustang Auto PartsCar Parts
  • Black Jacket SuitingClothes

    Unit 1

  • Blue IllusionClothes

    Unit 1

  • EtreClothes
  • Fuel ClothingClothes

    Unit 1 200 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • House on OxfordClothes

    164 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Lorna JaneClothes

    5 Princess Street, Bulimba

  • Noosa LongboardsClothes

    204 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Renee Loves FrancesClothes

    168 Oxford Street

  • Side StreetClothes

    Unit 5 134 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Billy MaxCoffee

    122 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • MuggedCoffee

    Unit 1 134 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Issada CosmeticsCosmetics

    160 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Willes Fine FoodsDeli

    153 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Drinking water (4)
  • Fitness Station
  • Bulimba FloristFlorist

    Unit 1 147 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Stalks and StemsFlorist
  • B HairHairdresser
  • George’s Mens Hair SalonHairdresser

    Unit 4 147 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Marigold HairdresserHairdresser
  • Stranz Hair DesignHairdresser

    141 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • The MoustacheryHairdresser

    Unit 6 204 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Toni & GuyHairdresser

    5 Wambool Street, Bulimba

  • Baskin-RobbinsIce Cream

    Unit 3 200 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • GelatissimoIce Cream

    Unit 3&4

  • Nom Nom Natural GelatoIce Cream

    139 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Arc + FamilyInterior Decoration

    139B Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Green Grass Home & BodyInterior Decoration

    133 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Perfect LivingInterior Decoration
  • FieraJewelry

    Unit 2 147 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Starfire Diamond JewelleryJewelry

    162 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Massage on OxfordMassage

    Unit 9

  • Newsagent
  • Clarity OptometristsOptician

    134 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Bulimba Golf ClubParking
  • Parking (15)
  • Parking Entrance (2)
  • Coles ExpressPetrol station

    209 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Picnic Table
  • Bulimba Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Parish of Saint John The Baptist BulimbaPlace of worship
  • St John the BaptistPlace of worship

    171 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Post Box (3)
  • Australia PostPost office

    190 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Public Bookcase
  • Brisbane City CouncilPublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Recycling
  • Shelter (7)
  • Brisbane Sailing SquadronSlipway
  • Slipway
  • Telephone (3)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Crackerjack ToysToys

    Unit 4 151-155 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Escape Travel BulimbaTravel Agency

    Unit 8

  • Flight CentreTravel Agency

    Unit 4 180 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Anne's Secondhand ShopVariety Store

    143 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Lifeline Shop Bulimba Book ShopVariety Store

    Unit 2 126 Oxford Street, Bulimba

  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bulimba Memorial ParkPark
  • Bulimba Riverside ParkPark
  • Love Street ParkPark
  • Merry Street ParkPark
  • Stuart Street ParkPark
  • Waterline Crescent ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
28
Parks (OSM)
6

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Bulimba Uniting Church
  • Parish of Saint John The Baptist Bulimba
  • St John the Baptist

    171 Oxford Street, Bulimba

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
8
Nearest hospital
Rosemount Hospital (2.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Balmoral Dental CentreOxford StreetDentist
  • Balmoral Dental Centre - Dentist BulimbaOxford StreetDentist
  • Bulimba DentalDentist
  • Bulimba DermatologyOxford StreetDoctor
  • Bulimba PharmacyOxford StreetPharmacy
  • Chiro at BulimbaOxford StreetDoctor
  • Oxford Street Medical CenterOxford StreetClinic
  • Stepping Stones for Life PsychologyOxford StreetDoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
112
Participants per 1,000 residents
13.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
28° / 18°
Rainfall
493 mm · ~62 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
25° / 14°
Rainfall
343 mm · ~43 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
20° / 7°
Rainfall
144 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
249 mm · ~31 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Heritage

5 heritage places

  • Bulimba Ferry TerminalState heritage place
  • Bulimba HouseState heritage place
  • Bulimba Memorial ParkState heritage place
  • Bulimba State SchoolState heritage place
  • St John the Baptist Anglican ChurchState heritage place

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Griffith
Member of Parliament
Renee COFFEY (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
123,916
Turnout (2025)
90.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 34.1%Labor 65.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.5 km away).

Coalition 40.3%Labor 59.7%

6.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +7.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BulimbaLabor 59.3% · Coalition 40.7% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • Bulimba HeightsLabor 60.6% · Coalition 39.4% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Bulimba SouthLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Morningside SouthLabor 67.8% · Coalition 32.2% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • MorningsideLabor 68.6% · Coalition 31.4% TPP (2025)2.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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