Question 1

Is Dunsborough a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Dunsborough sits on Geographe Bay beneath the Cape Naturaliste headland and the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. It has calm beaches such as Meelup and a sheltered bay ideal for swimming, boating and snorkelling, and a relaxed, outdoorsy feel. A compact centre of cafés, boutique shops and essential services serves both full-time residents and seasonal visitors. Housing ranges from older beachside cottages to contemporary homes and holiday rentals, attracting families, retirees and people seeking a coastal lifestyle.

The community numbers 6,413 people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $1,738 a week. Households are dominated by couple families and about 78.4% of homes are owner-occupied. Local investment is under way through a town-centre renewal, foreshore coastal adaptation works and the Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct, and regional road upgrades are in planning. That mix of beaches, local shops and planned upgrades may suit those after an established coastal town and a convenient base for exploring Margaret River and Busselton; whether it fits you depends on what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Dunsborough?

Accepted Answer

At a median house price of $1,530,000, buying in Dunsborough works out to about 16.9 times a typical local household's annual income as recorded at the most recent Census (weekly median household income $1,738 × 52 = $90,376). Rents are about $850 a week for houses and $675 a week for units, so against the Census weekly household income house rent would take roughly 48.9% of a typical local household's income and unit rent about 38.8% — the house rent is a large share of income and the unit rent a sizeable share. On these figures, buying is much more stretched against local incomes than renting; whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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 Dunsborough a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Dunsborough climbed 21.7% over the past year, a strong rise in what a house is worth, and unit values also rose strongly, up 17.3%. On the income side, house rents increased 6.2% (a solid rise) while unit rents jumped 12.5% (a strong rise).

For someone weighing Dunsborough as an investment, the figures show capital growth outpaced rental growth over the year for both houses and units, and unit rents rose faster than house rents. What that balance means for you depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income and on your own goals and circumstances.

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	$1.53M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	21.7%	17.3%
Sold Past 3 months	22	4
Median days on market Past 12 months	18	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$850	$675
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.3%	12.5%

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