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Busselton WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Busselton, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

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 412.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Busselton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Busselton is $1,635.

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Busselton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Busselton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$624/wk

$32,448 per year

#6707 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,635/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Busselton Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

412.3

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

Busselton 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 & Locality (SAL)

Busselton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.5% 360 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.5% 130 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Busselton Country of Birth

Australia

85.5%

England

10.5%

Afghanistan

1.3%

Germany

0.7%

Canada

0.6%

India

0.6%

Indonesia

0.6%

France

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Busselton Religion

No Religion

45.9%

Anglican

20.9%

Catholic

13.5%

Not stated

9.3%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Islam

1.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Busselton 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Busselton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.6%

SAL Tot

14.3%

Afrikaans

12.7%

German

11.1%

French

11.1%

SAL Indon

9.5%

IAL Punjabi

6.3%

Other Indo-Aryan

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Busselton Employment

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Employed full-time

26.1% 389 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 305 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 45 people

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Not in labour force

50.3% 749 people

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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton Marital Status

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Married

42.2% 699

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Separated

4.0% 67

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Divorced

15.3% 253

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Widowed

8.6% 143

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Never married

29.9% 496

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Busselton Ancestry

English

39.1%

Australian

28.4%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

8.0%

Other

6.2%

German

2.2%

Italian

2.0%

Dutch

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Maori

0.7%

New Zealander

0.6%

South African

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Busselton 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

Busselton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.6% 290

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 3,100

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

Busselton Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.2% 306

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 1,210

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,367

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Busselton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

211

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 61

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Never served

96.0% 1,467

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Busselton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 207

—

Did not provide

86.3% 1,307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Busselton 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

Busselton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2021

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

Busselton 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

Busselton 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

Busselton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,366

Moved from WA

197

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

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

Busselton 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

Busselton Schools

schools nearby

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

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Busselton Rent Prices & Affordability

34%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $949/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 33.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Busselton

Your weekly income

≈ $4,112/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $629/wk

Rent share 33.7%

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Busselton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 921 Income: $773/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 927 Income: $1,433/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 929 Income: $904/wk Rent: $410/wk

Hazelmere

Pop: 935 Income: $639/wk Rent: $300/wk

Boyup Brook

Pop: 938 Income: $633/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 938 Income: $928/wk Rent: $320/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 412.3 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 WA average of $909/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.