Question 1

Is West Busselton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

West Busselton sits beside Geographe Bay and the town’s foreshore, close to the Busselton Jetty, and has a relaxed seaside character. Sandy beaches, parkland and bike-friendly streets combine with local shops and regional road links to keep everyday errands convenient, which is why it often appeals to families, retirees and people after an easy coastal lifestyle while staying close to town services.

The community of 8,869 has a median age of 46 and a median household income of $1,185 a week. Housing is mostly low-density, a mix of older single-storey homes, newer family builds and some holiday accommodation, and about seven in ten households are owner-occupied while 30.0% are rented. Health services are provided locally by the Busselton Health Campus, and the locality is included in city planning that also covers a new performing arts and convention centre for the area.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in West Busselton?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in West Busselton works out to about 15.4 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes. On the rental side, a $780 a week house would take about 65.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and a $725 a week unit would take about 61.2% — both shares are a large portion of that income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that will matter most for your budget; whether these numbers feel expensive depends on your own 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 West Busselton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months West Busselton recorded strong gains in property values, with median house values up 17.9% and median unit values up 16.5%. Rents moved differently: unit rents rose 14.2% (a strong increase) while house rents rose 4.0% (a modest increase).

Put simply, capital growth was the more marked movement for houses this year, whereas units showed both sizable value growth and a strong rise in rental income — unit values slightly outpaced unit rents (16.5% versus 14.2%), while house values grew much faster than house rents (17.9% versus 4.0%). Which of those outcomes matters most depends on whether you prioritise rental income or capital growth and on your own 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	$950K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	17.9%	16.5%
Sold Past 3 months	30	3
Median days on market Past 12 months	11	9
Average rent Past 12 months	$780	$725
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.0%	14.2%

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