Suburb Profile4171

Bulimba

Brisbane City Council · 4km east of Brisbane CBD

Median House
$2,285,000
Median Unit
$1,200,000
Population
7,890
Avg Land Size
480m²
From CBD
4km east
Proprietary ACRES Data

Bulimba Development Intelligence

ACRES Developer Demand Score
0/ 100
Emerging
Development Sites
0
0 properties tracked
Active Enquiries
0
0 owners in network
Recorded Offers
0
Amalgamation Sites
0
Median Land Size
Market Momentum
Building

ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across Bulimba and the surrounding precinct.

Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Bulimba

Annual Growth (Houses)
+10.1%
Annual Growth (Units)
+7.1%
Rental Yield (Houses)
2.8%
Rental Yield (Units)
4.0%
Avg. Days on Market
32
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
5-Year House Growth
+82%
5-Year Unit Growth
+73%
Market Demand
High

5-Year Median Price Trend

  • Houses
  • Units
202120222023202420252026$0$1600K$1.2M$1.8M$2.4M

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About Bulimba

Bulimba is one of Brisbane's most sought-after eastern suburbs, centred around the iconic Oxford Street dining and retail strip. The riverfront suburb combines heritage Queenslanders with premium new developments, and the Bulimba ferry provides a scenic commute to the CBD. The suburb's village atmosphere, excellent schools, and proximity to the river make it a favourite with affluent families and professionals.

Development Potential

Limited to moderate. Character overlays protect many streets. Development opportunity concentrates along Oxford Street and near the ferry terminal. Premium land values mean any new projects must target high-end buyers.

Key Zoning: Character Residential, Low-Medium Density, Medium Density (Oxford Street)

Growth Drivers

  • Oxford Street precinct premium
  • River frontage scarcity
  • Prestige school catchment
  • Affluent demographic demand
  • Character heritage price floor

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Living in Bulimba

Infrastructure

  • Oxford Street dining and retail precinct
  • Bulimba ferry terminal
  • Bulimba State School
  • New Farm Park accessible via Riverwalk
  • Riverside parks

Transport

  • Bulimba ferry terminal
  • Bus routes along Oxford Street
  • Cycling paths along river
  • Close to Gateway Motorway
  • Ferry to CBD and Teneriffe

Lifestyle

  • Oxford Street award-winning dining
  • Riverside walks and parks
  • Ferry commute to CBD
  • Premium village atmosphere
  • Strong community events calendar

Bulimba Location

Bulimba, 4171 · Brisbane City Council

What's Nearby in Bulimba

Schools, parks, transport, shopping and education within Bulimba and surrounds

Schools

  • Bulimba State School
  • Balmoral State High School
  • Sts Peter and Paul's School
  • Lourdes Hill College

Parks & Recreation

  • Bulimba Memorial Park
  • Bulimba Riverside Park
  • Waterline Park
  • Apollo Road Reserve

Shopping

  • Oxford Street Bulimba Village
  • Woolworths Bulimba
  • Bulimba Farmers Market

Transport

  • Bulimba Ferry Terminal
  • Oxford Street Ferry
  • Morningside Station

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.