Dunsborough, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Dunsborough is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 4,981. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,981 Population 6/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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About Dunsborough

Dunsborough

Dunsborough is a coastal town in the South West region of Western Australia, 254 kilometres (158 mi) south of Perth, on the shores of Geographe Bay.

People

Population4,981
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population4,981
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-33.6148°, 115.1045°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dunsborough

Dunsborough is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 4,981. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Dunsborough

Dunsborough has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.7°C), the coldest is Aug (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.8° 8.9
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 16.1° / 27.3° 8.6
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 22.9
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.2° 34.4
May 16.6°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.3° 103.1
Jun 15°C / 59°F 11.8° / 18.2° 133.0
Jul 14°C / 57°F 10.8° / 17.2° 145.7
Aug 13.9°C / 57°F 10.4° / 17.4° 112.4
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.2° 73.8
Oct 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.3° 35.4
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.7° 27.5
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 14.1° / 25.1° 12.3
Dunsborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area816.6 sq mi (2,115.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates33.6148°S, 115.1045°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 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 75 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest

Dunsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Dunsborough

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dunsborough Primary School - - - -
Our Lady of the Cape Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dunsborough

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Dunsborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Busselton Museum
Wardan Aboriginal Centre

Farmers Markets in Dunsborough

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
@the Shed Markets

Hotels in Dunsborough

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanterns Retreat
Pullman Bunker Bay Resort

Restaurants in Dunsborough

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunsborough Chinese Restaurant
Eagle Bay Brewing Co Restaurant
Lot 80
Saigon (Vietnamese)
Wayfinder
Wise Wine

Cafes in Dunsborough

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albert + Nikola
Dunsborough Growers Market
Harwood's Cottage Cafe
Hot Chocolatté
Merchant & Maker
Merchant & Maker
Simmo's Ice Cream
Sora Café

Bus Stations in Dunsborough

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1849441730

Gas Stations in Dunsborough

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell

Golf Courses in Dunsborough

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunsborough and Districts Country Club
Dunsborough Lakes Resort Golf Course

Breweries in Dunsborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Brewing Co.
Cheeky Monkey
Eagle Bay Brewing Co.
Rocky Ridge Brewery
Shelter Brewing Co

Airports Near Dunsborough

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Busselton Margaret River Regional AirportBQBSmall Airport
Ellendale Chalets Accomodation airfield-Small Airport
Kudardup Airfield-Small Airport
Leeuwin Estate Airport-Small Airport
Margaret River AirportMQZSmall Airport
Nannup Airport-Small Airport
Preston Field - Blair Howe-Small Airport
Tallinup-Augusta Airport-Small Airport
Unknown Farm Strip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dunsborough

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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UFO Sightings Near Dunsborough

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Dunsborough.

Name Year Description
Dunsborough (western australia) 2003 Several flashes from a stationary point source of light in the night sky seen over a period of time.

Shipwrecks Near Dunsborough

1 documented shipwrecks found near Dunsborough.

Name Year Description
HMAS Swan - A River-class destroyer escort that was sunk as a dive wreck off Dunsborough.

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 Dunsborough

What is the population of Dunsborough?

Dunsborough has a population of 4,981 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 816.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dunsborough?

Dunsborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

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