Overall score
Busselton
55.9/100
Dunsborough
47.9/100
Busselton vs Dunsborough, WA Suburb Comparison
Busselton for retirees and families; Dunsborough for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BusseltonDunsborough
Crime rate
Busselton
49.7 / 1k
Dunsborough
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Busselton
160
Dunsborough
56
Population
Busselton
1,838
Dunsborough
6,413
Metric leadBusselton 7Dunsborough 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBusselton
- Best for familiesBusselton
- Best for beach lifestyleDunsborough
- Best for investmentBusselton
- Best for best valueBusselton
- Best for best schoolsDunsborough
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 | Busselton | Dunsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.7 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 56 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Population | 1,838 | 6,413 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Busselton is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Dunsborough is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Dunsborough is shaped by the coast, Busselton offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Busselton pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Dunsborough is the better pick for public transport access, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Busselton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Dunsborough for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.