WA6230· Pop. 44,972Dardanup

BUNBURY

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

6.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

11.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BUNBURY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$620/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+11.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.21%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

71 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BUNBURY is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 6.7%
High annual growth of 11.4% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,469/wk

$60k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.8%

64.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+2.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

22.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

840 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

155.9 km

Regional

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

38.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

71 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

3.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

269/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 6230

🏫12 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚3 Combined⭐3 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (12)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1078

Bunbury Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1076

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1041

South Bunbury Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 989

Cooinda Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 974

Dalyellup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 970

Tuart Forest Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 967

Picton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 934

Adam Road Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 933

Carey Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 900

Maidens Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 823

Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 684

🎓Secondary (5)

Bunbury Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1048

Manea Senior College

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1033

Bunbury Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1008

Dalyellup College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 970

Newton Moore Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 903

📚Combined (3)

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1100

Grace Christian School

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1053

Bunbury Baptist College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1013

⭐Special (3)

Newton Moore Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 995

College Row School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 965

South Bunbury Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 960

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

71/ 100

8.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

975ICSEA · national avg 1000

23 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

35/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 10 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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