Busselton Surrounds

The typical resident is 43, and 20.6% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the community, though this figure has fallen slightly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 20.4% of the population, which is far below the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 5.1% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

More than half the community (52.3%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.

Education levels have risen, with 25.1% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Sixty per cent of residents have completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area is relatively prosperous, with a typical personal weekly income of $880, which is a little above the national figure. The number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

Residents generally report good health; those needing help with daily activities make up only 2.5% of the population, among the lowest for similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.

Community spirit is high, with 23.9% of people volunteering, among the highest at this level. Unpaid care for children and housework is also well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population. Within this group, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is well below the state average.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger with 2.6 people per household. Only 8.5% of households are one-parent families, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.6% of homes being detached and 87.1% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 38.3%.

Car dependency is very high, as only 0.7% of people commute by public transport and only 1.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, 15.4% of the workforce now works from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of residents arriving within the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Unemployment is very low at 2.0%, among the lowest for similar areas. Many residents work in construction, accommodation, and food services.

Busselton Surrounds is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It has also seen strong population growth since 2021, well above the state average.

The area receives 641mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average. Average minimum temperatures are lower than the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.