Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Bulleen scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.
| Bulleen | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 70 | 84 |
| Safety | 71 | 3 |
| Wealth | 28 | 46 |
| Value | 11 | 63 |
| Parks | 67 | 74 |
| Cafés | 43 | 80 |
| Transit | 22 | 43 |
| Green space | 81 | 74 |
| Active & healthy | 77 | 81 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 42 | 66 |
| Median rent | $459/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,382,500 | $1,602,800 |
| House sales this quarter | 32 | 8 |
| Population | 11,219 | 7,360 |
| Full profile | Bulleen in full | Heidelberg in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Bulleen scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Bulleen has the lower median house price of the two ($1,382,500 vs $1,602,800).
Bulleen scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bulleen or Heidelberg.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →