Question 1

Is Busselton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Busselton sits on Geographe Bay with a clear seaside character centred on the long timber Busselton Jetty and an active foreshore precinct. It functions as a regional centre, with a mix of holiday homes, family neighbourhoods and newer coastal developments alongside shops, cafes and community services. Days often revolve around the water with swimming, boating and fishing on calm bay beaches, coastal paths and easy access to the vineyards and natural attractions of the Margaret River hinterland. The community numbers 1,838 people and has a median age of 56.

Families are dominated by couple families without children, which make up 61.1% of families, and owner-occupation is more common at 59.5% of homes. The median household income is $949 a week, roughly $49,348 a year. Council-led projects are reshaping the town centre and foreshore, including a performing arts and convention centre project that has experienced rising costs and delivery delays, foreshore renewal and a shore-based Marine Discovery Centre, while major water-supply and park upgrades are under way and the Busselton Health Campus remains the local public hospital. Whether Busselton suits you depends on how much you value seaside living and these community features.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Busselton?

Accepted Answer

Housing rents in Busselton sit as a large share of local incomes at the last Census. With a typical local household earning $949 a week at the last Census, an average house rent of $750 a week would take about 79.0% of that weekly income, while the average unit rent of $735 a week would take about 77.5%. On these figures, renting would use a large portion of a typical local household's income at the last Census, with house rents slightly more stretched than units.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Busselton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Busselton climbed 29.8% over the past year, a strong rise in what houses are worth. Unit values rose 2.0%, a modest increase, and house rents increased 3.4% over the year, a moderate rise. For someone focused on capital growth, the house side has been the clearer performer this year; for someone focused on rental income, the house rent figure is the relevant one.

Whether those movements make Busselton the right investment for you depends on your own goals and circumstances rather than on these numbers alone.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	29.8%	2.0%
Sold Past 3 months	3	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	13	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$750	$735
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.4%	N/A

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