Average rent in Bull Creek, WA — 2026

Bull Creek is part of the Melville council area and sits 12km out from the Perth CBD, with around 8,030 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 18% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,030

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
12 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melville

Renting in Bull Creek

Bull Creek is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $420/week, around 25% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 71% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (79%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 12km from Perth, with a population of around 8,030 and a median age of 44. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bull Creek?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bull Creek, WA was $420. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Bull Creek rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Bull Creek came in at $420 — 25% above. Bull Creek sits 12km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 79% separate houses and 11% flats).
Which suburbs near Bull Creek have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bull Creek's $420/week (ABS 2021) include Kingsley, East Perth, Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra. Mount Hawthorn - Leederville, Leeming, Jandakot sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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