Located in Western Australia, Bovell sits 224 km from Perth CBD, around 2 hours 30 minutes by car. The suburb has 475 residents, a median age of 46, and a median household income of $112,632 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 20% nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $480 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,950. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBovell's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.7 million, roughly 21% above where it sat a year earlier.
$1,700,000
89% above its 4 neighbours (median $900,000)
Based on 15 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 36 days — median across 5 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 4 bed 9 sales $1.65M
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202592 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 33% of its income on the median rent in postcode 6280.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
5 active Airbnb listings: 5 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 3.0% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Schools
Walkability
Bovell is very car-dependent on foot — at 4/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bovell.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 49%
- Premises covered
- 185
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Busselton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Bovell is home to 475 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $113,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
475
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$112,632/yr
Census Median Rent
$480/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$40,352/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.9%
Total Dwellings
152
Owner-Occupier Rate
95.4%
Houses
97.4%
Rental Stress
22.2%
Mortgage Stress
20.8%
Work From Home
10.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 94.1%
- Employment Rate
- 62.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
0 residents (0.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,028 a year through Busselton based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Busselton
In the year to August 2026, 440 new dwellings were approved across Busselton. That mix is 421 houses and 19 units. Approvals are up 9.1% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Busselton Shire, 2.5 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 11 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 4.2 km
- Annual rainfall
- 624 mm
- 68 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 2.3 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 3.6 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 3.9 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Total Nitrogen · Total Phosphorus
EV adoption
In postcode 6280, 110 of 29,019 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.5% (739 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6280, 8,058 rooftop-solar systems totalling 47.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 13,930 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 535 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Mortgage repayments
10 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 6280.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueWA
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $800,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Department of Finance WA.
At $1,700,000 this is $900,000 above the $800,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Department of Finance WA.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Ben Small Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ben Small | 47.8% | 52.2% | +1.9 |
| 2022 | Nola Marino | 45.7% | 54.3% | -10.3 |
| 2019 | Nola Marino | 35.4% | 64.6% | +2.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Libby Mettam Liberal Party
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Libby Mettam LP | 63.4% |
| 2021 | Libby Mettam LP | 54.3% |
| 2017 | Libby Mettam LP | 64.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
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Nearby suburbs
West Busselton WA 6280
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Vasse WA 6280
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Ambergate WA 6280
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Common questions about Bovell
Is Bovell a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bovell is low (15/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Bovell?
Bovell has a low recorded bushfire history (17/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (21/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Bovell?
Bovell, WA had a population of 475 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bovell, WA?
The postcode for Bovell, WA is 6280.
How far is Bovell from Perth?
Bovell is 224 km from Perth CBD by road, about 148 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bovell?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bovell was $112,632 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Bovell?
There are too few current rental listings in Bovell for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $480, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Bovell?
The median age of residents in Bovell was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Bovell at risk of bushfire?
Bovell has a low recorded bushfire history (17/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Bovell walkable?
Bovell scores 4/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Bovell?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bovell, Busselton Shire (2.5 km away), 624 mm of rain a year over 68 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bovell?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Bovell belong to?
Bovell sits within the Busselton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bovell?
The average residential rates bill through Busselton is $3,028 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bovell?
Across Busselton, 440 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 9.1% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Bovell in?
Bovell sits within the federal Division of Forrest, currently held by Ben Small (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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