SuburbCheck

West Busselton

WA 6280 · Busselton

8,869 (2021) → 9,662 est. (2025) · High Growth

42
Overall score

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

8,869
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
31
Safety score
32
Transport score

West Busselton is a high growth suburb in Busselton, WA 6280, about 197km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in West Busselton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is right by the coast. West Busselton has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.

196.7 km
To Perth CBD
1.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
46.8 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

8,869
Population
46
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,185
vs NSW median-35.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$54,161/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -9%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6280 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher24.0%
Born in Australia77.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,118 / 4 / 506

Top countries of birth: England (7.07%), New Zealand (2.24%), South Africa (0.88%), Philippines (0.55%), Scotland (0.5%)

Top languages: German (0.46%), Italian (0.39%), Vietnamese (0.35%), Thai (0.28%), Afrikaans (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

31
Residential

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:

61
Break & enter dwelling688/100k
44
Steal from dwelling496/100k
28
Motor vehicle theft316/100k
242
Domestic assault2,729/100k
5
Robbery56/100k
93
Non-domestic assault1,049/100k

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: 1,288 (all categories, latest year)14,522 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

37

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

11
Within 10km6 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • St Mary MacKillop CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1052
  • Cornerstone Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1038
  • Geographe Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
  • Geographe Education Support CentreCombined · GovernmentICSEA 973
  • West Busselton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 954
  • Busselton Senior High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 952

Nearby (within 10km)

  • South West Community College - Busselton campusSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
  • Georgiana Molloy Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.4kmICSEA 1067
  • Busselton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 908
  • Vasse Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 997
  • Cape Naturaliste CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1023

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

32
59Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury (46.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.6% · vs WA avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.7%
Retail Trade
11.8%
Accommodation & Food Services
11.3%
Construction
10.9%
Education & Training
8.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

41 in suburbSupermarkets
43 in suburbCafes/Rest.
66 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
31 in suburbPools
21 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
72 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
52 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachAbbey Beach (6.4 km)
Nearest hospitalMargaret River District Hospital (40.0 km)
Nearest vet29.3 km
Nearest airportPerth (200.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

2

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
5
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

25

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

6
Parks
6
Nature reserves
33
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

29

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

6

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.11
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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

1
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km1
In this suburb0

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

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.16%
Projected population 204113,737
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Busselton

BusseltonData not available33transportBroadwaterData not available31transportBovellData not available0transportAmbergateData not available0transportGeographeData not available29transportVasseData not available18transport

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Frequently asked questions about West Busselton

Is West Busselton safe?

West Busselton 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 West Busselton from Perth CBD?

West Busselton is about 196.7 km from Perth CBD.

What schools are in West Busselton?

West Busselton has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in West Busselton?

West Busselton has a transport score of 32/100 and 59 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.