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Vasse

WA 6280 · Busselton

2,853 (2021)3,108 est. (2025) · High Growth

33
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,853
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
5
Safety score
18
Transport score

Vasse is a high growth suburb in Busselton, WA 6280, about 202km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Vasse are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 18/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Vasse has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

201.6 km
To Perth CBD
4.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
53.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,853
Population
39
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,810
vs NSW median-2.2%
Bachelor degree or higher22.6%
Born in Australia79.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse911 / 0 / 5

Top countries of birth: England (6.69%), New Zealand (2.28%), Ireland (0.77%), South Africa (0.74%), Scotland (0.63%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.35%), Japan (0.32%), German (0.28%), Afrikaans (0.25%), Italian (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

5
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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:

129
Break & enter dwelling4,522/100k
129
Steal from dwelling4,522/100k
61
Motor vehicle theft2,138/100k
462
Domestic assault16,193/100k
19
Robbery666/100k
219
Non-domestic assault7,676/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 2,405 (all categories, latest year)84,294 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

42

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

9
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 995 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Cape Naturaliste CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
  • Vasse Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1007

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Cornerstone Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 1042
  • West Busselton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 948
  • Geographe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 981
  • Geographe Education Support CentreCombined · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 952
  • Busselton Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 954
  • St Mary MacKillop CollegeCombined · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1051
  • Bunbury Regional Community College - Busselton campusSecondary · Independent · 8.7km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

18
11Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury (53.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
750mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1312 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachAbbey Beach (4.3 km)
Nearest hospitalMargaret River District Hospital (34.1 km)
Nearest vet23.1 km
Nearest airportPerth (205.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

23

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
13
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

5
Parks
2
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

74

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.05

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.16%
Projected population 20414,419
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Vasse

Is Vasse safe?

Vasse has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 84,294 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Vasse from Perth CBD?

Vasse is about 201.6 km from Perth CBD.

What schools are in Vasse?

Vasse has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1016 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Vasse?

Vasse has a transport score of 18/100 and 11 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.