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East Bunbury WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of East Bunbury WA is 4,019 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Bunbury is $679 per week ($35,308 per year). Median rent in East Bunbury is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). East Bunbury has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. East Bunbury has a population density of 1137.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Bunbury is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Bunbury is $1,470.

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East Bunbury Population

residents (Census 2021)

East Bunbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$679/wk

$35,308 per year

#5854 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,470/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

East Bunbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,943) Female 51.6% (2,074)

Population Density

1137.6

people per km²

4,019 people · 3.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,603

Family income/wk

East Bunbury 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)

East Bunbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.6% 635 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.4% 527 dwellings

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

East Bunbury Country of Birth

Australia

91.3%

England

6.3%

India

1.8%

Canada

0.2%

China

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

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

East Bunbury Religion

No Religion

47.8%

Catholic

21.7%

Anglican

14.7%

Not stated

7.9%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Baptist

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Bunbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

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

East Bunbury Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

33.3%

SAL Tot

15.4%

Other

10.3%

IAL Punjabi

10.3%

Spanish

9.4%

Vietnamese

7.7%

Mandarin

6.8%

IAL Nepali

6.8%

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

East Bunbury Employment

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Employed full-time

34.3% 1,072 people

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Employed part-time

21.2% 663 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 79 people

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Not in labour force

42.0% 1,315 people

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

East Bunbury Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Postgraduate Degree

3.4%

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

East Bunbury Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Professionals

20.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.7%

Managers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Labourers

9.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.9%

Sales Workers

5.9%

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

East Bunbury Field of Study

Engineering

23.1%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Education

11.6%

Health

11.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Creative Arts

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

East Bunbury Dwelling Types

Separate house

78.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

20.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

East Bunbury Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

East Bunbury Marital Status

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Married

43.4% 1,495

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Separated

4.0% 137

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Divorced

11.7% 402

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Widowed

7.6% 262

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Never married

33.3% 1,148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Bunbury Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

30.0%

Scottish

7.7%

Italian

7.2%

Irish

7.0%

Other

4.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

German

2.4%

Dutch

1.1%

Filipino

1.1%

Maori

1.1%

New Zealander

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Bunbury School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.7%

Secondary — Government

26.4%

Vocational Education

14.9%

Pre-school

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.9%

Primary — Catholic

6.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

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

East Bunbury Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 532

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 7,051

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

East Bunbury Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.3% 496

—

Not a volunteer

84.7% 2,746

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Bunbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.5%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.3%

$600-$799/mo

4.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

East Bunbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Walked only

2.4%

Other

1.4%

Bus

1.3%

Bicycle

1.3%

Truck

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

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

East Bunbury Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.1%

1 vehicle

41.7%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

11.3%

4+ vehicles

5.1%

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

East Bunbury Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

16.6%

3 bedrooms

54.6%

4 bedrooms

25.3%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

East Bunbury Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

37.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Bunbury Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

275

Indigenous residents

7,370

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Bunbury Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

391

Arthritis

152

Asthma

138

Diabetes

124

Heart disease

112

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

East Bunbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Bunbury Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.7%

Couple — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Bunbury Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.6% 116

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Never served

96.3% 3,141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

East Bunbury Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 387

—

Did not provide

88.1% 2,859

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Bunbury Children Ever Born

No children

26.6%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

9.1%

5+ children

3.1%

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

East Bunbury When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

125

1971–1980

1981–1990

103

1991–2000

2001–2010

126

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

East Bunbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

28.8%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.4%

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

East Bunbury Household Size

1 person

35.0%

2 persons

39.3%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

9.1%

5 persons

3.7%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Bunbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,156

Moved from WA

453

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

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

East Bunbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.9%

Step family — no other children

17.4%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

East Bunbury Schools

schools nearby

government

970

avg ICSEA score

6,263

total students

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 215 students

1078

ICSEA

Bunbury Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 423 students

1076

ICSEA

Grace Christian School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 609 students

1053

ICSEA

Bunbury Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 954 students

1048

ICSEA

Manea Senior College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 547 students

1033

ICSEA

Bunbury Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,033 students

1008

ICSEA

Newton Moore Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 80 students

995

ICSEA

South Bunbury Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 393 students

989

ICSEA

Cooinda Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 278 students

974

ICSEA

College Row School Government

Combined · K-12 · 46 students

965

ICSEA

South Bunbury Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 79 students

960

ICSEA

South West Community College - Bunbury Campus Independent

Secondary · 10-12 · 170 students

950

ICSEA

Picton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 153 students

934

ICSEA

Adam Road Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 418 students

933

ICSEA

Newton Moore Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 485 students

903

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools

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

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East Bunbury Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,193/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.1%

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

If you earn X in East Bunbury

Your weekly income

≈ $5,170/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $893/wk

Rent share 25.1%

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East Bunbury vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,022 Income: $1,674/wk Rent: $115/wk

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Pop: 2,035 Income: $586/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 2,036 Income: $1,430/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 2,040 Income: $875/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,050 Income: $1,451/wk Rent: $367/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Bunbury

What is the population of East Bunbury WA?

The population of East Bunbury WA is 4,019 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1137.6 people per km².East Bunbury is ranked #1,916 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Bunbury?

The median personal income in East Bunbury WA is $679 per week, or $35,308 per year.The median household income is $1,193 per week.Family income is $1,603 per week.East Bunbury is ranked #5,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Bunbury?

Median rent in East Bunbury WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.East Bunbury ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Bunbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Bunbury WA is $1,470. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Bunbury?

The median age in East Bunbury WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Bunbury a good suburb to live in?

East Bunbury is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,019.The median income is $679/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% 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: 50452. All dollar figures in AUD.