South Bunbury WA 6230
South Bunbury is a suburb in Western Australia, 173 km from Perth CBD, around 2 hours by car. Population is 8,810; the median age is 44 and the median household income is $74,776 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The suburb grew 4.6% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $300 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,600. South Bunbury is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 8 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is moderate.
Is South Bunbury a good suburb?
South Bunbury scores a C (44/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on schools.
Below the state average
8 schools
Very walkable
Walkability 66/100 · 172.9 km · 120 min drive to Perth
Median available
Median $748K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 67/100 · Flood 22/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 4/10 · median age 44 · 8,810 residents
Liveability Rating
44 / 100 · Ranked #314 in WAEach bar is South Bunbury's rank among WA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
44 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataSouth Bunbury's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $748,000, roughly 10% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$747,500
25% above its 4 neighbours (median $598,000)
Based on 208 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 46 days — median across 100 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 16 sales $510K
- 3 bed 109 sales $695K
- 4 bed 69 sales $850K
- 5 bed 12 sales $1.01M
Units
$581,500
16% above its 4 neighbours (median $500,000)
Based on 50 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 41 days — median across 23 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 11 sales $500K
- 3 bed 33 sales $600K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in South Bunbury are currently listed at around $799,000 on average. Based on 88 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$799K
88 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$659K
17 units listed in the last 6 months — typical time on market 1 days.
105 of the suburb's 3,669 dwellings (2.9%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in South Bunbury rent for around $690 a week on average, based on 50 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$690/wk
11% above its 4 neighbours (median $620/wk)
50 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$650/wk
11 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
61 rentals advertised against an estimated 1,159 rented homes (5.3%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- All rentals
- $630/wk
- 68 bonds
- +38% since 2023
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. WA's bond data does not record bedrooms or dwelling type, so it covers all rentals together.Change since 2023 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025119 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 25% of its income on the median rent in postcode 6230.
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.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$690/week ($36,000 a year) on a $799,000 median
$650/week ($34,000 a year) on a $659,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
39 active Airbnb listings: 37 whole homes and 2 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.9% 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.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1991–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Rate
- -0.03 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -1.1 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Eight schools serve South Bunbury, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 1,716 students across 7 schools (avg 245)
- • Sectors: 6 Government, 1 Independent, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 903-1078, median 965 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Newton Moore Senior High School (485 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
South Bunbury is somewhat walkable on foot — at 66/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car. Within the suburb there are 1 supermarket, 5 parks and 3 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside South Bunbury.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 87.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 63.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 37.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 13.9 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in South Bunbury.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 21%
- Premises covered
- 4,732
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
Bunbury: 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
The ABS scores 20 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 7 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
South Bunbury is home to about 8,800 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $75,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
8,810
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$74,776/yr
Census Median Rent
$300/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$41,132/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
11.4%
Total Dwellings
3,669
Owner-Occupier Rate
68.4%
Houses
73.8%
Rental Stress
20.9%
Mortgage Stress
25.7%
Work From Home
6.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
75 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 73 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 1,122 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 75.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.2%
- Employment Rate
- 56.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.4%
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.
179 residents (2.0%) 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.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
6.1% of residents (508) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Perth (395).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 8,360 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (51 of 4,160).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,076 a year through Bunbury based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Bunbury
In the year to August 2026, 128 new dwellings were approved across Bunbury. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 16.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Donnybrook, 30.5 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 9 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 1.1 km
- 1.8 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 851 mm
- 90 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.9°C
- 21 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.7°C
- 1 frost days ≤ 0°C
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
10 facilities within 5 km- 3.5 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 3.7 km
- 3.8 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Product ManufacturingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 4.4 kmPort and Water Transport Terminal OperationsTop reported: Copper & compounds · Zinc and compounds · Nickel & compounds
- 4.4 kmPort and Water Transport Terminal OperationsTop reported: Manganese & compounds · Chromium (III) compounds · Nickel & compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 6230, 189 of 40,512 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (923 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6230, 9,348 rooftop-solar systems totalling 52.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 19,308 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 474 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 6230.
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 $747,500 this is under 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 Don Punch WA Labor
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Don Punch ALP | 57.1% |
| 2021 | Don Punch ALP | 72.5% |
| 2017 | Don Punch ALP | 60.9% |
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.
Looking at a specific address in South Bunbury?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about South Bunbury
Is South Bunbury a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in South Bunbury is moderate (67/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect South Bunbury?
South Bunbury has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a low share of it (22/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is South Bunbury a good place to live?
South Bunbury has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (44/100), ranked against other WA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of South Bunbury?
South Bunbury, WA had a population of 8,810 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for South Bunbury, WA?
The postcode for South Bunbury, WA is 6230.
How far is South Bunbury from Perth?
South Bunbury is 173 km from Perth CBD by road, about 120 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in South Bunbury?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in South Bunbury was $74,776 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 South Bunbury?
The median advertised rent in South Bunbury is $690 a week for houses (50 listings) and $650 a week for units (11 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in South Bunbury?
The median age of residents in South Bunbury was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in South Bunbury?
There are 8 schools inside the South Bunbury boundary: 2 at and 2 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is South Bunbury walkable?
South Bunbury scores 66/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. 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 South Bunbury?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to South Bunbury, Donnybrook (30.5 km away), summer days average 30.9°C, winter nights 6.7°C, 851 mm of rain a year over 90 rainy days, and 21 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in South Bunbury?
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 South Bunbury belong to?
South Bunbury sits within the Bunbury local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in South Bunbury?
The average residential rates bill through Bunbury is $3,076 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near South Bunbury?
Across Bunbury, 128 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 16.7% 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 South Bunbury in?
South Bunbury 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
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- 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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