What is Bulla known for?

Bulla is best known for its historic Bulla Bridge, a stone arch bridge built in 1869, and its long-standing semi-rural character set in the Deep Creek valley. It is also noted for its proximity to Melbourne Airport and the Sunbury corridor.

How far is Bulla from Melbourne CBD?

Bulla is approximately 23 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, making it a roughly 30–45 minute drive depending on traffic via the Tullamarine Freeway.

Does Bulla have public transport?

Bulla has very limited public transport. There is no train station in the locality; the nearest rail access is at Sunbury Station on the Sunbury Line, approximately 9 km away. A car is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Bulla?

According to the 2021 Census, Bulla has a population of 668 residents, making it a small rural locality within the rapidly growing City of Hume council area.

Is Bulla a good place to live?

Bulla suits those who value a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne Airport and the Sunbury township for services, while being within commuting distance of Melbourne. It appeals particularly to those who prefer open space over urban density.

What is the postcode for Bulla?

The postcode for Bulla, Victoria is 3428.

Bulla

VIC 3428 • Victoria

668

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

33.68 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

Semi-RuralHistoricQuietRural

About Bulla

Bulla is a historic rural locality in Victoria's City of Hume council area, situated approximately 23 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD and just 4 kilometres north-west of Melbourne Airport. With a population of 668 at the 2021 Census, it remains a small but enduring community nestled in the Deep Creek valley. The area retains a distinctly semi-rural character, with a mix of farming properties and older residential homes set against a gently rolling landscape.

Bulla's heritage dates to the 1850s, with the Bulla Bridge — a stone arch bridge built in 1869 — standing as a visible reminder of the settlement's early colonial history. The locality sits close to Sunbury, approximately 9 kilometres to the north-west, which provides the nearest supermarkets, schools, and services. Despite its proximity to Melbourne's urban fringe and the Tullamarine Freeway, Bulla retains a peaceful, country atmosphere that appeals to those seeking a quiet lifestyle near the city.

Bulla falls under postcode 3428 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3428

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

McEwen

State Electorate

Sunbury (Western Metropolitan)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-37.59°, 144.81°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

33.68 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sunbury Station

9 km

Not walkable

Bus Services

Limited local services — Sunbury town centre Approx. 20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

23 km

By Train

Drive to Sunbury Station then 55 min to Flinders Street via Sunbury Line

By Car (Peak)

35-55 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

25-35 min

🛣️ Direct access to Tullamarine Freeway; close to Melbourne Airport

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Bulla is a rural locality with no walkable retail or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

668

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021