West Busselton, WA 6280 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Busselton is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6280, home to 8,869 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Capel local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,869
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,185 /week
- Median personal income
- $660 /week
- Median family income
- $1,580 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Busselton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Busselton Senior High School
- St Mary Mackillop College
- Geographe Education Support Centre
- Geographe Primary School
- West Busselton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 43 bus stops
- Bussell Hwy Before High St
- Bussell Hwy After Court St
- Bussell Hwy Before Gale St
- Bussell Hwy After Gale St
- Bussell Hwy After King St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 23 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 78.9% of the 5,052 resolvable premises in West Busselton. 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: 21.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 78.9%
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 West Busselton?
West Busselton (WA 6280) had 8,869 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Busselton local government area.
What is the median rent in West Busselton?
The median advertised rent in West Busselton is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Busselton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Busselton covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Busselton Senior High School (1.1 km), St Mary Mackillop College (1.2 km), Geographe Education Support Centre (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Busselton?
West Busselton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (78.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Busselton?
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 West Busselton?
43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Busselton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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