Vasse, WA 6280 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Vasse is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6280, home to 2,853 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Capel local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,853
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,810 /week
- Median personal income
- $778 /week
- Median family income
- $2,002 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Busselton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Cape Naturaliste College
- Vasse Primary School
- West Busselton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- School Access Rd Cape Naturaliste College
- Kaloorup Rd Vasse Primary School
- Napoleon Prom After Data Wy
- Napoleon Prom Before Minion Ct
- Napoleon Prom After Coomidup Bvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 15 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 69.3% of the 1,678 resolvable premises in Vasse. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 69.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 19.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 11.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vasse?
Vasse (WA 6280) had 2,853 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Busselton local government area.
What is the median rent in Vasse?
The median advertised rent in Vasse is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Vasse?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Vasse covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cape Naturaliste College (0.4 km), Vasse Primary School (0.7 km), West Busselton Primary School (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Vasse?
Vasse is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (69.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Vasse?
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.
What public transport options are in Vasse?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Vasse centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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