Bovell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
475
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Bovell.
The postcode for Bovell is 6280 (WA).
Bovell (6280) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
Bovell has roughly 475 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bovell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bovell's population at 475, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
475
Median age
46
Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
475
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bovell.
Local schools for Bovell
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Government School Catchment
Geographe Primary School
Geographe Education Support Centre
Busselton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bovell.
- What is the Bovell postcode?
- Bovell is in the 6280 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- Where is Bovell?
- Bovell is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6280, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Bovell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Bovell?
- There are 8 schools serving Bovell on this page, including Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, St Mary MacKillop College, Geographe Primary School.
- How walkable is Bovell?
- Bovell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bovell?
- Bovell is close to Busselton, Yalyalup, Geographe, West Busselton, Reinscourt.
- What is the population of Bovell?
- The population of Bovell is approximately 475 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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