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South Bunbury Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How South Bunbury Compares
South Bunbury vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | South Bunbury | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,438 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
South Bunbury (6230) is a coastal town in regional Western Australia. It lies around 157 km from Perth by road. The locality is part of the Bunbury statistical area. It is administered by Bunbury.
According to the 2021 Census, South Bunbury has a population of 8,810 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,438, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 182 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in South Bunbury includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 3,669 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Bunbury scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the South Bunbury area, including Newton Moore Senior High School, Adam Road Primary School, South Bunbury Primary School and others.
South Bunbury is part of the Bunbury statistical area in Western Australia.
South Bunbury Details
| Postcode | 6230 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,810 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,438/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $791/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1363/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,669 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 182 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.3495455 |
| Longitude | 115.6410724 |
| Distance from Perth | 157 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Bunbury |
| Local Government | Bunbury |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,494 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 865 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,055 (23.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,308 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 2,081 (23.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,026 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 663 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 470 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 392 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 319 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 148 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 97 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 215 (5.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,492 (41.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,374 (38.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 534 (14.8%) |
Schools in South Bunbury
Suburbs Near South Bunbury
Same Postcode (6230)
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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.