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Bulleen vs Ivanhoe East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BulleenIvanhoe East
Active7071
Safety7177
Wealth2899
Value1199
Parks6712
Cafés437
Transit2212
Green space8171
Active & healthy7761
Schools nearby (OSM)4248
Median rent$459/wk $451/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,382,500$2,300,000
House sales this quarter3213
Population11,2193,762
Full profile Bulleen in full Ivanhoe East 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.

Is Bulleen safer than Ivanhoe East?

Ivanhoe East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bulleen or Ivanhoe East?

Bulleen has the lower median house price of the two ($1,382,500 vs $2,300,000).

Should I live in Bulleen or Ivanhoe East?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bulleen or Ivanhoe East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →