Bunbury vs East Bunbury
The verdict
Bunbury rates higher for education (53 vs 37). East Bunbury rates higher for transport (74 vs 57). Bunbury is closer to the coast (640 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
BunburyEast Bunbury
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 68 |
| Transport | 57 | 74 |
| Education | 53 | 37 |
| Liveability | 87 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,948 | 4,019 |
| Median age | 49 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $1,193 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 19.6% |
| Born in Australia | 68.4% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bunbury Moderate Growth · East Bunbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 684 | 672 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 304 | 323 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,736 | 2,737 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bunbury · East Bunbury
Transport
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 850 m |
Liveability
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 39 | 6 |
| Parks | 18 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 640 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 154.2 km | 155.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 800 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bunbury | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,948 | 4,019 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,071 | 4,336 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,575 | 5,160 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bunbury or East Bunbury?
Bunbury and East Bunbury have similar residential safety scores (31 and 31/100).
Which has better schools, Bunbury or East Bunbury?
Bunbury and East Bunbury have similar average school ICSEA scores (1011 and 1011).
Which has better public transport, Bunbury or East Bunbury?
East Bunbury has the higher transport score (Bunbury 57/100 vs East Bunbury 74/100).
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