Moving to Bulleen (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Bulleen in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Bulleen at a Glance
| Need | Bulleen |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Cafes | 22 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 27 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 5 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Bulleen
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Bulleen has 4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Surgery | — | — |
| Chiropractor | — | — |
| Heidelberg Park Specialist Centre | — | — |
| Heidelberg Dermatology | 5 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | +61 3 8414 9995 |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Shane Johnson Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 101 Manningham Road
- Smart Supermarket
- Heidelberg Pickles And Pappads
- Aldi — 56 Burgundy Street
- Woolworths — 451 Lower Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Bulleen has 24 restaurants and 22 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Brick Lane Melbourne — 33 Guildford Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Aisle Seventeen — 451 Lower Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg
- Tatin — 141-143 Bulleen Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
- Travelling Bandit — 287 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Bulleen.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Bulleen has 27 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Koonung Creek Reserve
- Yarra Flats
- Banksia Park
- Willow Bend Reserve
- Birrarrung Park
- Warringal Parklands
If You Have Kids
Bulleen has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Marcellin College | 160 Bulleen Road |
| Belle Vue Primary School | 20 Highview Road |
| Heidelberg Primary School | 120 Cape Street, Heidelberg |
| Bulleen Heights School Primary Campus | 49-61 Pleasant Road |
| St Clement of Rome Primary School | 9-21 Egan Drive |
Cost of Living in Bulleen
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Bulleen?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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