Bullacris intermedia is endemic to South Africa. It is found along the coastline, primarily in the Eastern Cape Province, but also extends marginally into KwaZulu-Natal. Its extent of occurrence (EOO) is ca 37,000 kmĀ².
Bullacris intermedia emerges seasonally, and has been observed from September to March. The population size and trend is unknown. Very few individuals of Bullacris intermedia have ever been collected.