Overall score
Bunbury
68.0/100
Busselton
54.8/100
Bunbury vs Busselton, WA suburb comparison
Bunbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BunburyBusselton
Crime rate
Bunbury
1919.7 / 1k
Busselton
3975.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bunbury
308
Busselton
99
Population
Bunbury
3,948
Busselton
1,838
Metric leadBunbury 7Busselton 12 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bunbury is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Busselton is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Where Bunbury is shaped by the coast, Busselton offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Bunbury tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Busselton stands out for parks and reserves. On housing, Bunbury sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Busselton.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bunbury, while Busselton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.