Busselton, WA: suburb profile

The population of Busselton WA is 1,838 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Busselton is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Busselton is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Busselton has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Busselton has a population density of 412 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Busselton is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Busselton is $1,635.

Population
1,838
Census 2021
Median income
$624/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
56years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Busselton vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Busselton is $624 a week, 23% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 586th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 33.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 56, 15 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBusseltonTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$624/wk$806/wk −23%$766/wk
Household income$949/wk$1,722/wk −45%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,635/mo$1,759/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age5641 +15 yrs42
Rent share of household income33.7%18.6% +15.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Busselton, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Busselton Population

1,838 residents at the 2021 Census.

Busselton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$624/wk
$32,448 per year
Ranked 6,707 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
56years
18 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,635/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Busselton Rent Prices & Affordability

34% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $949/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 33.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Busselton against your income

About $4,112 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $629/wk
Rent share 33.7%

Busselton Schools

7
schools nearby
4
government
983
avg ICSEA score
3,181
total students
St Mary MacKillop College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,552 students
1052
ICSEA
Cornerstone Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 380 students
1038
ICSEA
Geographe Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 413 students
976
ICSEA
Geographe Education Support Centre Government
Combined · K-12 · 62 students
973
ICSEA
Busselton Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 594 students
952
ICSEA
Busselton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 180 students
908
ICSEA
South West Community College - Busselton campus Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Busselton, Western Australia: 33.6562°S, 115.3496°E

Busselton Schools (7)

People in Busselton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (896) Female 51.2% (939)

Population Density

412
people per km²
1,838 people · 4.5 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,362
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.9%
New Zealand
2.8%
Scotland
1.2%
South Africa
1.2%
Ireland
0.8%
Germany
0.8%
Afghanistan
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.7%
German
0.6%
Tagalog
0.4%
French
0.3%
Sinhalese
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Tamil
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
48.5%
Australian
35.3%
Scottish
10.6%
Irish
9.9%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.4%
Dutch
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Maori
0.9%
New Zealander
0.8%
South African
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.8%
Anglican
19.5%
Catholic
12.6%
Not stated
8.7%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Islam
1.7%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.2% 699
Separated
4.0% 67
Divorced
15.3% 253
Widowed
8.6% 143
Never married
29.9% 496

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
50.9%
Couple: children under 15
23.1%
Couple: no children under 15
11.3%
One parent: children under 15
8.1%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
43.0%
2 persons
39.6%
3 persons
8.5%
4 persons
6.9%
5 persons
1.4%
6+ persons
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Busselton

Housing Tenure

Of the 860 occupied private dwellings in Busselton at the 2021 Census, 38.7% were rented, 41.9% owned outright and 15.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
41.9% 360 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
15.1% 130 dwellings
Rented
38.7% 333 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 22 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.2%
2 bedrooms
23.4%
3 bedrooms
48.9%
4 bedrooms
17.3%
5 bedrooms
1.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$600-$799/mo
6.7%
$800-$999/mo
9.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.7%
1 vehicle
49.5%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3 vehicles
8.3%
4+ vehicles
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Busselton

Employment

Employed full-time
26.1% 389 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 305 people
Unemployed
3.0% 45 people
Not in labour force
50.3% 749 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Community & Personal Service
15.9%
Managers
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
7.5%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Labourers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
11.2%
$500-$649/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
13.8%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Walked only
4.5%
Bicycle
3.2%
Other
1.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.2%
Truck
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.2%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
16.8%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Management & Commerce
13.6%
Education
12.2%
Health
11.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.2%
Architecture & Building
9.2%
Creative Arts
4.1%
Agriculture & Environment
3.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Information Technology
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
20.3%
Secondary: Government
17.7%
Vocational Education
14.6%
Secondary: Catholic
14.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.0%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Pre-school
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.9%
Has need for assistance
8.0%
Need for assistance not stated
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
211
Arthritis
92
Diabetes
80
Heart disease
75
Lung condition
73
Asthma
66
Cancer
54
Stroke
34
Kidney disease
28
Dementia
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 207
Did not provide
86.3% 1,307

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.2% 306
Not a volunteer
79.8% 1,210

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.0% 61
Never served
96.0% 1,467

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.1%
1 child
10.2%
2 children
31.2%
3 children
19.5%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
16
1961: 1970
77
1971: 1980
70
1981: 1990
49
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
68
2011: 2015
63
2016
4
2018
9
2019
4
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.7%
moved in the last year
45.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,366
Moved from WA
197
Moved: same area (SA2)
61
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
13.9%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.8%
Step family: no other children
18.2%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $682/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent
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Income: $503/wk Rent: $231/wk $89/wk less rent
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Income: $640/wk Rent: $258/wk $62/wk less rent

Suburbs near Busselton

The closest suburb to Busselton is West Busselton, 2.5 km away.

West Busselton
2.5 km away · income $660/wk · rent $340/wk
Geographe
3.9 km away · income $677/wk · rent $360/wk
Yalyalup
5.6 km away · income $819/wk · rent $418/wk
Broadwater (WA)
6.1 km away · income $632/wk · rent $370/wk
Vasse
8.6 km away · income $778/wk · rent $420/wk
Abbey
8.7 km away · income $837/wk · rent $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Busselton

What is the population of Busselton WA?

The population of Busselton WA is 1,838 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 412 people per km². Busselton is ranked #3,149 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Busselton?

The median personal income in Busselton WA is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year. The median household income is $949 per week. Family income is $1,362 per week. Busselton is ranked #6,707 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Busselton?

Median rent in Busselton WA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 33.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Busselton ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Busselton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Busselton WA is $1,635. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Busselton?

The median age in Busselton WA is 56 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Busselton a good suburb to live in?

Busselton is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,838. The median income is $624/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50228. All dollar figures in AUD.