East Bunbury
WA 6230 · Bunbury
4,019 (2021) → 4,336 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Bunbury is a moderate growth suburb in Bunbury, WA 6230, about 155km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in East Bunbury are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is a short drive from the coast. East Bunbury has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6230 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.13%), New Zealand (2.61%), Italy (1.22%), India (1.17%), Scotland (1.14%)
Top languages: Italian (1.72%), Greek (0.62%), Punjabi (0.6%), Mandarin (0.52%), Vietnamese (0.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bunbury Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1048
- Cooinda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1078
- South Bunbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 989
- Carey Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 900
- South Bunbury Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 960
- Grace Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1053
- Bunbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1076
- Djidi Djidi Aboriginal SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 684
- Bunbury Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1008
- South West Community College - Bunbury CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 950
- South West Community College - Blair Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Picton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 934
- Manea Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1033
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about East Bunbury
Is East Bunbury safe?
East Bunbury has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is East Bunbury from Perth CBD?
East Bunbury is about 155.3 km from Perth CBD.
What schools are in East Bunbury?
East Bunbury has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Bunbury?
East Bunbury has a transport score of 74/100 and 30 bus stops.