Dunsborough at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
6,413
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Dunsborough.
The postcode for Dunsborough is 6281 (WA).
Dunsborough (6281) sits in the Busselton region of Western Australia.
Dunsborough has roughly 6,413 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dunsborough scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dunsborough's population at 6,413, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,413
Median age
41
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
6,413
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
36
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dunsborough.
Local schools for Dunsborough
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Government School Catchment
Dunsborough Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Our Lady of the Cape Primary School
Dunsborough Christian College
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Frequently asked
About Dunsborough.
- What is the Dunsborough postcode?
- Dunsborough is in the 6281 postcode, in WA, in the City of Busselton region.
- Where is Dunsborough?
- Dunsborough is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6281, in the City of Busselton region.
- What is the average rent in Dunsborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Dunsborough?
- There are 4 schools serving Dunsborough on this page, including Dunsborough Primary School, Our Lady of the Cape Primary School, Dunsborough Christian College.
- How walkable is Dunsborough?
- Dunsborough has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dunsborough?
- Dunsborough is close to Quedjinup, Quindalup, Eagle Bay, Anniebrook, Naturaliste.
- What is the population of Dunsborough?
- The population of Dunsborough is approximately 6,413 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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