Eagle Bay, WA 6281 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Eagle Bay is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6281, home to 120 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Busselton local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 198 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$650 /wk
Population120
Median age63
Area1.7 km²
To CBD198 km
LGABusselton

Demographics

Population
120
Median age
63 years
Median household income
$2,749 /week
Median personal income
$1,545 /week
Median family income
$4,062 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.5
Local government area
Busselton
Statistical region (SA4)
Bunbury
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$650 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,754
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Our Lady Of The Cape Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Dunsborough Primary School Primary · Government
  • Dunsborough Christian College Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 97.9% of the 287 resolvable premises in Eagle Bay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 1.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 97.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole South West District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Eagle Bay?

Eagle Bay (WA 6281) had 120 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 63. It sits within the Busselton local government area.

What is the median rent in Eagle Bay?

The median advertised rent in Eagle Bay is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Eagle Bay?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Eagle Bay covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady Of The Cape Primary School (4.8 km), Dunsborough Primary School (5.6 km), Dunsborough Christian College (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Eagle Bay?

Eagle Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Eagle Bay?

Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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