Broadwater vs West Busselton
The verdict
West Busselton rates higher for liveability (50 vs 34).
Scores
BroadwaterWest Busselton
| Broadwater | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 42 |
| Transport | 31 | 32 |
| Education | 45 | 44 |
| Liveability | 34 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadwater | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,269 | 8,869 |
| Median age | 53 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,232 | $1,185 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.8% | 24.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.4% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Broadwater High Growth · West Busselton High Growth
Property
| Broadwater | 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
| Broadwater | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,544 | 4,533 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,132 | 2,131 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,186 | 16,191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadwater | 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: Broadwater · West Busselton
Transport
| Broadwater | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 49.5 km | 46.8 km |
Liveability
| Broadwater | 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 | 9 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 197.9 km | 196.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 37.8 km | 40.0 km |
Population & growth
| Broadwater | West Busselton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,269 | 8,869 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,651 | 9,662 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,612 | 13,737 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 2.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadwater or West Busselton?
Broadwater and West Busselton have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Broadwater or West Busselton?
West Busselton has the higher transport score (Broadwater 31/100 vs West Busselton 32/100).
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