Overall score
Bunbury
65.7/100
Margaret River
42.7/100
Bunbury vs Margaret River, WA Suburb Comparison
Bunbury for retirees and families; Margaret River for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BunburyMargaret River
Crime rate
Bunbury
51.2 / 1k
Margaret River
51.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bunbury
581
Margaret River
19
Population
Bunbury
3,948
Margaret River
8,918
Metric leadBunbury 8Margaret River 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bunbury | Margaret River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.7/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.4/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 51.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 19 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| Population | 3,948 | 8,918 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bunbury is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Margaret River is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Bunbury leans into coastal living, while Margaret River feels more inland and suburban in character.
Bunbury tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Margaret River stands out for a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bunbury, while Margaret River remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.