Bunjil Place

What Bunjil Place does

Bunjil Place is a multi-purpose cultural centre and performing arts precinct operated by the City of Casey local government municipality in Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 2019 at 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, the facility co-locates a Theatre, Studio, Function Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Gallery/Exhibition spaces, an on-site Library, a Cafe, and a Plaza Outdoor Screen, serving residents of the City of Casey and the broader south-eastern Melbourne metropolitan area. Programming spans theatre, ballet and dance, music, comedy, film screenings, exhibitions, school holiday activities, workshops, and community events, with the venue positioned as the flagship cultural asset for one of Australia's fastest-growing municipalities.

Underlying technology is limited to consumer-grade platforms: an online ticketing system at tickets.bunjilplace.com.au (with interactive seat selection, account management, and promo code functionality), a standard website and content management system, and third-party integrations for accessibility (Google Translate across 100+ languages), venue visualisation (Matterport virtual tour), and wayfinding (Google Maps, Public Transport Victoria). No proprietary technology platform, data infrastructure, or software product has been disclosed.

The venue generates self-generated revenue through four streams: (1) ticket sales for ticketed performances, exhibitions, and events (with a $3.50 service fee on phone and online bookings and tiered pricing such as A-Reserve $142.10 and B-Reserve $122.10 for the Guy Sebastian concert on 22 November 2026); (2) venue hire of meeting rooms, function rooms, studio, and theatre for corporate functions, meetings, and private events; (3) cafe food and beverage sales; and (4) gift vouchers. Primary customer segments are general public ticket buyers (families, adults, seniors), schools and students using educational programming, and corporate/private event clients using venue hire. Distribution runs through a direct self-serve ticketing platform, phone and in-person box office (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm), email newsletter, organic social, and direct venue-hire sales. Bunjil Place is not a venture-backed or publicly-traded company; it is a municipal facility sustained by City of Casey council funding, and its commercial revenue, financials, and headcount (16 listed employees) are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bunjil Place

Legal name

Bunjil Place (operated by City of Casey)

Website

https://bunjilplace.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bunjil Place is a council-owned cultural centre and performing arts precinct in Narre Warren, Victoria, operated by the City of Casey since 2019. It serves Casey residents and broader Melbourne visitors through ticketed theatre, music, comedy, exhibitions, school programmes, and venue hire for corporate and private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Cultural centre operations
• Event venue hire
• Community arts programming
• Theatre and exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Narre Warren

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for performances, concerts, theatre productions, film screenings, and special events. Ticketing includes a service fee of $3.50 for phone and online bookings.
2. Venue Hire: Revenue from renting spaces including meeting rooms, function rooms, studio, and theatre for private events, corporate functions, and community gatherings.
3. Food & Beverage (Cafe): On-site cafe operations providing food and beverage services to visitors attending events and performances.
4. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers for events, performances, and general venue experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bunjil Place is a multi-purpose cultural centre and performing arts venue that hosts theatre productions, live music concerts, comedy shows, ballet and dance, film screenings, and rotating art exhibitions. The venue also rents meeting rooms, function rooms, a studio, and its theatre for private and corporate events, and operates educational programs for adults, children, families, young people, and school groups. Supporting amenities include an on-site cafe, library, guided tours, gift vouchers, and an outdoor plaza screen for community programming.

Product overview

Bunjil Place is a multi-purpose cultural centre and entertainment precinct operated by the City of Casey in Narre Warren, Victoria. The venue operates as a unified platform combining performing arts facilities (Theatre, Studio), event spaces (Function Rooms, Meeting Rooms), and cultural attractions (Gallery/Exhibitions, Library, Plaza Outdoor Screen). Additional visitor amenities include the Cafe and guided Tours. The offering includes a digital ticketing platform for online bookings with interactive seat selection, alongside educational programming through Learn Programs (Adult, Kids & Families, Young People, Students & Teachers, Community Programs) and seasonal School Holiday Activities. The venue also provides Gift Vouchers and maintains a News & Stories editorial content platform. The venue hosts a diverse events calendar spanning Theatre, Ballet & Dance, Films & Screenings, Families, Comedy, Music, Special Events & Festivals, Words & Ideas, and Workshops & Activities categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Harbour AgencycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026The Harbour Agency is presented as the presenter of Guy Sebastian's 100 X Around Australia Tour at Bunjil Place. This is a touring concert promotion partnership where The Harbour Agency coordinates artist bookings and regional tour logistics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bunjil-place

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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