Region (SA4) · Area profile

Bunbury

24,802 km²

Bunbury has far fewer renters than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

Beyond that, it has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Bunbury, Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population188,747▲ +19.4%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +10.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.8%People aged 65 and over20.5%Children under 1518.9%People in a de facto relationship13.3%▲ +6.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bunbury, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.2%

Young adults (25–44)23.3%

Seniors (65+)20.5%

Children (0–14)18.9%

Youth (15–24)10.0%

Marital status

In Bunbury, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (10%).

Married49%
Never married32%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bunbury, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia74.4%

England6.4%

New Zealand2.6%

South Africa1.3%

Philippines1.0%

India0.5%

Italy0.5%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Bunbury, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (8%).

English46.3%

Australian38.6%

Scottish10.1%

Irish9.7%

Italian5.6%

German3.5%

Dutch2.2%

Filipino1.2%

Chinese0.8%

Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home6.7%

Language used at home

In Bunbury, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only86.8%

Italian0.7%

Mandarin0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Vietnamese0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion49.4%

Religious affiliation

In Bunbury, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion54%
Christianity44%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.0%

Highest year of school

In Bunbury, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1245.8%

Year 1027.2%

Year 1111.4%

Year 9 or below7.8%

Highest qualification level

In Bunbury, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV37.9%

Bachelor degree18.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Certificate I / II3.5%

Postgraduate degree3.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.1%

Field of qualification

In Bunbury, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related18.0%

Management & commerce13.8%

Health10.6%

Education9.8%

Society & culture9.7%

Architecture & building6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.9%

Agriculture & environment3.6%

Creative arts2.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$739▲ +29.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,478▲ +23.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,891▲ +30.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.3%

Household income distribution

In Bunbury, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 31%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49927.9%

$1,500–$2,99927.7%

Under $65017.3%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

$4,000 or more7.5%

Personal income distribution

In Bunbury, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65041.5%

$650–$1,49929.8%

$1,500–$2,99916.7%

$3,000 or more4.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.7%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bunbury, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None60.9%

One condition20.0%

Two conditions6.5%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bunbury, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis10.2%

Mental health9.4%

Asthma8.0%

Other condition7.6%

Diabetes4.7%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.7%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid27.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.8%People living alone26.0%▲ +11.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Bunbury, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bunbury, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people37.6%

1 person26.0%

4 people14.1%

3 people13.9%

5 people6.0%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$310▲ +24.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,640▼ -5.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting23.7%Homes owned outright34.5%Separate (detached) houses89.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms84.5%▲ +1.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bunbury, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (24%).

Owned with a mortgage38%
Owned outright35%
Rented24%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Bunbury, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Bunbury, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

4 bedrooms41.4%

3 bedrooms37.5%

2 bedrooms10.7%

5 or more5.6%

1 bedroom2.8%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bunbury, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by $350–$549 (36%) and Under $200 (17%).

$200–$34942.1%

$350–$54934.8%

Under $20016.1%

$550–$7492.4%

$750 or more0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bunbury, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79938.4%

$1,800–$2,99929.6%

Under $1,00017.4%

$3,000 or more9.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.6%▼ -24.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bunbury, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles40.3%

1 vehicle32.4%

3 vehicles15.2%

4 or more8.5%

No vehicle3.6%

How people get to work

In Bunbury, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)64.6%

Worked at home7.4%

Car (passenger)5.3%

Walked2.5%

Bus1.5%

Bicycle0.7%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.4%Recent arrivals from overseas8.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation59.7%Employed full-time56.1%

Industries people work in

In Bunbury, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (11%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.5%

Construction10.2%

Retail trade9.5%

Manufacturing8.3%

Education & training8.2%

Mining8.0%

Accommodation & food8.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.8%

Public administration & safety4.5%

Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Bunbury, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Labourers (14%).

Technicians & trades18.0%

Professionals15.2%

Labourers13.5%

Managers12.2%

Community & personal service11.5%

Clerical & administrative10.2%

Machinery operators & drivers9.5%

Sales workers8.3%

Areas within Bunbury

Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton Bunbury Manjimup

Nearby areas

Mandurah Perth - South West Perth - South East Perth - Inner Perth - North East Perth - North West Western Australia - Wheat Belt Western Australia - Outback (South)

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