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Bunbury, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Bunbury is a mid-size city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 76,452. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
76,452 Population 1,428/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$31,197 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,197 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population76,452
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,428/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,197
Per Capita$31,197
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership61.8%
Housing Units30,581

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population76,452
Population Density1,428 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-33.3271°, 115.6414°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,197
Median Age49.0 years

About Bunbury

Bunbury is a mid-size city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 76,452. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Bunbury has a population of 76,452 with a density of 1,428 people per square mile, spread across 53.6 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

76,452
Total Population
1,428
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
53.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bunbury vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bunbury is $31,197, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,197 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $600, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Income: Bunbury vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,197
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,197
Avg Weekly Wage$600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare15
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bunbury is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 61.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 30,581 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.8%
Owner-Occupied61.8%
Renter-Occupied38.2%
Housing Units30,581

Property Tax

Climate in Bunbury

Bunbury has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (23°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 719 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.7° 12.6
Feb 23°C / 73°F 15.9° / 30.2° 6.0
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 14.4° / 27.8° 18.5
Apr 18°C / 64°F 11.8° / 24.1° 33.9
May 15°C / 59°F 9.1° / 21° 94.9
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 8° / 18.6° 134.2
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 7° / 17.3° 141.3
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 7.5° / 17.6° 118.0
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.6° 84.9
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.2° 32.7
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 23.8
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 13.5° / 27.5° 18.5
Bunbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area53.6 sq mi (138.7 km²)
Population Density1,428/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3271°N, 115.6414°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 5, 2023.

Jan 24, 2022 23 km W of Wagin, Australia M4.9 135 km
Feb 5, 2023 24 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.4 136 km
Jan 22, 2022 32 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.2 127 km
Apr 8, 2009 43 km SW of Kojonup, Australia M4.1 147 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 41 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 143 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 133 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Coldest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest

Bunbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Bunbury

Schools in Bunbury

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bunbury Senior High School
Bunbury Primary School
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Radio Stations near Bunbury

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bunbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
King Cottage
King Cottage
Leschenault Inlet Eco Museum

Libraries in Bunbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Australind Public Library0.0
Bunbury Library0.0
Capel public library0.0
Dalyellup Public Library0.0
Dardanup Public Library0.0
Donnybrook Community Library0.0
Eaton Library0.0
Gelorup Community Centre0.0
SWIT Library0.0
Withers Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bunbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruit-Barn

Hotels in Bunbury

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunbury Hotel
Lighthouse Beach Resort
Lord Forrest Hotel

Restaurants in Bunbury

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A1
Aristos Waterfront
China City
Corners On The Bay
Everest Inn
Friendship Chinese
Happy Dimsim House
Joe's Pizza
Just One Thai
Kokoro
Last Slice
Lighthouse Beach Resort
Lone Star
Market Eating House
Marlston
Milky Lane
Nando's
Nicola's
Sears Café
Simply Thai
The Highway Hotel
The Side Door
The White Elephant 2
Waters Edge

Cafes in Bunbury

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benesse
Bunbury Boulevard Bakery Cafe
Caf-Fez
Cafe 140
Cafe Bean
Dôme
Dough Chino
Hello Summer Beach Kiosk
Henry’s
La Pause Miam
Melo Velo
MoJos
Old Station Cafe
Plant Organic
The Butchers Cafe
Townhouse
Vat2

Cinemas in Bunbury

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Cinema Bunbury

Theatres in Bunbury

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre

Clinics in Bunbury

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunbury COVID-19 Vaccination Community Clinic
Bunbury Oral Care
Sleep And Snore

Dentists in Bunbury

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentristry On Marlston
Vivid Smiles Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Bunbury

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blair Street Veterinary Hospital

Bus Stations in Bunbury

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1264989487

Gas Stations in Bunbury

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1266347173
AU #2771171335

Banks in Bunbury

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Bunbury

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunbury Centre Point Shopping Centre
Bunbury Homemaker Centre
Central Arcade
South Bunbury Plaza

Gyms in Bunbury

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
World Gym

Breweries in Bunbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Coast Brewery

Airports Near Bunbury

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Busselton Margaret River Regional AirportBQBSmall Airport
Collie AirportCIESmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
Ellendale Chalets Accomodation airfieldSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Leeuwin Estate AirportSmall Airport
Margaret River AirportMQZSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Nannup AirportSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Unknown Farm StripSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bunbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Bunbury

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Koombana Studio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bunbury

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patrick’s Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

Around Bunbury

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 9
Restaurants 26
Cafes 25
Bars 8
Supermarkets 7
Banks 9
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 66
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Bunbury

3 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Koombana Bay Beach
  • • Mindalong Beach
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mangrove Board Walk Bunbury

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bunbury

What is the population of Bunbury?

Bunbury has a population of 76,452 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,428 people per square mile, spread across 53.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bunbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,197, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bunbury?

Bunbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Bunbury?

Bunbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $600. There are 91 business establishments in the area, including 26 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Bunbury?

The median home value in Bunbury is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.

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