South Bunbury at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
8,810
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about South Bunbury.
The postcode for South Bunbury is 6230 (WA).
South Bunbury (6230) sits in the Dardanup region of Western Australia.
South Bunbury has roughly 8,810 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
South Bunbury scores 14/100 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Bunbury's population at 8,810, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,810
Median age
44
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
8,810
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Bunbury.
Local schools for South Bunbury
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Government School Catchment
Carey Park Primary School
South Bunbury Education Support Centre
College Row School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Bunbury.
- What is the South Bunbury postcode?
- South Bunbury is in the 6230 postcode, in WA, in the Dardanup region.
- Where is South Bunbury?
- South Bunbury is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6230, in the Dardanup region.
- What is the average rent in South Bunbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in South Bunbury?
- There are 20 schools serving South Bunbury on this page, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Carey Park Primary School, South Bunbury Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is South Bunbury?
- South Bunbury has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near South Bunbury?
- South Bunbury is close to Carey Park, East Bunbury, Withers, Davenport, Bunbury.
- What is the population of South Bunbury?
- The population of South Bunbury is approximately 8,810 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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