Bulli, NSW 2516 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bulli is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2516, home to 6,798 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 59 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,798
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,331 /week
- Median personal income
- $952 /week
- Median family income
- $2,796 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,525
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Bulli Public School
- Waniora Public School
- Bulli High School
- Woonona High School
- Woonona Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 64 bus stops
- Princes Hwy Opp Bulli Bowling Club
- Bulli Bowling Club, Princes Hwy
- Bulli Heritage Hotel, Princes Hwy
- PCYC Bulli, Princes Hwy
- Bulli Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 22 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 53 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 4.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.6% of the 2,874 resolvable premises in Bulli. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 293 across postcode 2516 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 96 theft, 71 violent offences, 35 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bulli?
Bulli (NSW 2516) had 6,798 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Bulli?
The median advertised rent in Bulli is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bulli?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bulli covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bulli Public School (0.7 km), Waniora Public School (0.7 km), Bulli High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bulli?
Bulli is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bulli?
Across postcode 2516, 293 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (96), violent (71), vehicle theft (35). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bulli?
In Bulli, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (4.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bulli?
66 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bulli centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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