Western Australia · Postcode 6281
Dunsborough postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 198 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Dunsborough at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Dunsborough ranks: rents are among the top 10% in WA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Dunsborough vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dunsborough | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,738 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,885 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Dunsborough is a locality 198 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6281. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Busselton.
According to the 2021 Census, Dunsborough has a population of 6,413 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,738, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 63 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Dunsborough includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,885, with 2,222 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dunsborough scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Dunsborough include Dunsborough Primary School, Our Lady of the Cape Primary School and Dunsborough Christian College.
Dunsborough is part of the Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton statistical area in Western Australia.
Dunsborough details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6281 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 6,413 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,738/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $883/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,885 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 16.1 km² |
| Population Density | 399/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,222 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 63 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.6173965 |
| Longitude | 115.1011093 |
| Distance from Perth | 198 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton |
| Local Government | Busselton |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Vasse (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,410 (22.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 489 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,691 (26.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,562 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,265 (19.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 477 (7.4%) |
| Asthma | 393 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 201 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 198 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 143 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 77 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 30 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 23 (1.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 739 (33.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,074 (49.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 349 (16.0%) |
Schools in Dunsborough
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Dunsborough. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Dunsborough
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.