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Busselton city centre, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Busselton city centre is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,848. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,848 Population 1,062/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,848
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,062/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units739

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,848
Population Density1,062 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-33.6508°, 115.3493°
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$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Busselton city centre

Busselton city centre is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,848. 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.

Busselton city centre has a population of 1,848 with a density of 1,062 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,848
Total Population
1,062
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Busselton city centre vs Australia Average

The median household income in Busselton city centre is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 176 business establishments.

Income: Busselton city centre vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)176

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Busselton city centre is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 739 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units739

Property Tax

Climate in Busselton city centre

Busselton city centre has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 13.8° / 30.2° 13.5
Feb 22.5°C / 73°F 14.9° / 30.1° 6.7
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.9° 13.3
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 11° / 23.9° 40.4
May 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 106.0
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.7° / 18° 124.3
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 133.5
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F 7° / 17.3° 104.5
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 7.9° / 18.4° 75.1
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 8.8° / 21.5° 31.7
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25° 30.4
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 12.1° / 27.7° 14.4
Busselton city centre 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)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,062/sq mi
Coordinates-33.6508°N, 115.3493°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 4, 2006.

Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 52 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in

Busselton city centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Busselton city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Busselton Museum

Libraries in Busselton city centre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Capel public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Busselton city centre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
@the Shed Markets

Hotels in Busselton city centre

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
Ithaca

Restaurants in Busselton city centre

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandbox
The Goose

Cafes in Busselton city centre

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kyst
The Goose

Train Stations in Busselton city centre

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bovell Platform
Roy Morris Platform
Visitor Centre

Gas Stations in Busselton city centre

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #6029876491
Puma Busselton (Casueway Rd)

Breweries in Busselton city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rocky Ridge Brewery
Shelter Brewing Co

Airports Near Busselton city centre

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Busselton Margaret River Regional AirportBQBSmall Airport
Ellendale Chalets Accomodation airfieldSmall Airport
Kudardup AirfieldSmall Airport
Leeuwin Estate AirportSmall Airport
Margaret River AirportMQZSmall Airport
Nannup AirportSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Tallinup-Augusta AirportSmall Airport
Unknown Farm StripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 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 Busselton city centre

What is the population of Busselton city centre?

Busselton city centre has a population of 1,848 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,062 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Busselton city centre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Busselton city centre?

Busselton city centre 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 Busselton city centre?

Busselton city centre has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 176 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Busselton city centre?

The median home value in Busselton city centre is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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