West Busselton, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

West Busselton is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 8,869. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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

8,869 Population 2,798/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

Discover West Busselton, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About West Busselton

West Busselton is a suburb of the Western Australian city of Busselton. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 8,869.

People

Population8,869
Density2,798/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population8,869
Population Density2,798 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-33.6579°, 115.3229°
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)

About West Busselton

West Busselton is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 8,869. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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.

Climate in West Busselton

West Busselton 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
West Busselton 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. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 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)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density2,798/sq mi
Coordinates33.6579°S, 115.3229°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

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 55 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 92 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) 0.8 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in

West Busselton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →

Schools in West Busselton

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Geographe Primary School - - - -
Cornerstone Christian College (Busselton Campus) - - - -
Busselton Senior High School - - - -
West Busselton Primary School - - - -
Saint Mary MacKillop College - - - -
View full schools details →

Museums in West Busselton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Busselton Museum

Libraries in West Busselton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Capel public library0.0

Farmers Markets in West Busselton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
@the Shed Markets

Golf Courses in West Busselton

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Broadwater Par 3 Golf Course

Breweries in West Busselton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rocky Ridge Brewery
Shelter Brewing Co

Airports Near West Busselton

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

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for West Busselton.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About West Busselton

What is the population of West Busselton?

West Busselton has a population of 8,869 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,798 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in West Busselton?

West Busselton 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. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare West Busselton with another city:

Want every data point for West Busselton?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile