South Bunbury vs Withers
The verdict
South Bunbury rates higher for liveability (89 vs 67).
Scores
South BunburyWithers
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 53 |
| Transport | 63 | 53 |
| Education | 46 | 35 |
| Liveability | 89 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,810 | 2,979 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,438 | $983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 16.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: South Bunbury Moderate Growth · Withers Stable
Property
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,529 | 4,532 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,134 | 2,148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,198 | 16,180 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 3 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Bunbury · Withers
Transport
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 84 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 156.9 km | 159.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| South Bunbury | Withers | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,810 | 2,979 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,083 | 3,108 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,209 | 3,027 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Bunbury or Withers?
South Bunbury and Withers have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, South Bunbury or Withers?
South Bunbury has a higher average school ICSEA (South Bunbury 975 vs Withers 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Bunbury or Withers?
South Bunbury has the higher transport score (South Bunbury 63/100 vs Withers 53/100).
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