Bovell vs West Busselton
The verdict
Bovell rates higher for education (49 vs 44). West Busselton rates higher for transport (32 vs 0). West Busselton is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 4.3 km).
Scores
BovellWest Busselton
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 42 |
| Transport | 0 | 32 |
| Education | 49 | 44 |
| Liveability | 27 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 475 | 8,869 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,166 | $1,185 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 24.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.2% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bovell High Growth · West Busselton High Growth
Property
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,632 | 4,533 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,105 | 2,131 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,211 | 16,191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 988 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bovell · West Busselton
Transport
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 46.4 km | 46.8 km |
Liveability
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 197.9 km | 196.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 40.4 km | 40.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bovell | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 475 | 8,869 |
| Estimated 2025 | 503 | 9,662 |
| Projected 2041 | 727 | 13,737 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.44% | 2.16% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bovell or West Busselton?
West Busselton has the higher transport score (Bovell 0/100 vs West Busselton 32/100).
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