Capel
West Busselton
West Busselton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,869
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about West Busselton.
West Busselton (6280) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
West Busselton has roughly 8,869 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Busselton 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Busselton's population at 8,869, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,869
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
8,869
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 West Busselton.
Local schools for West Busselton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Busselton Senior High School
West Busselton Primary School
Geographe Education Support Centre
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Frequently asked
About West Busselton.
- What is the West Busselton postcode?
- West Busselton is in the 6280 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in West Busselton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in West Busselton?
- There are 10 schools serving West Busselton on this page, including Busselton Senior High School, West Busselton Primary School, St Mary MacKillop College.
- How walkable is West Busselton?
- West Busselton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Busselton?
- West Busselton is close to Busselton, Bovell, Broadwater, Geographe, Yalyalup.
- What is the population of West Busselton?
- West Busselton has approximately 8,869 residents. 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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