Busselton vs Margaret River, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Busselton | Margaret River |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.7/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 99 | 0 |
| Population | 1,838 | 8,918 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMargaret River
- Best for investmentMargaret River
- Best for best valueBusselton
- Best for best schoolsMargaret River
Comparison summary
Busselton and Margaret River (WA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Busselton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Busselton; Housing (desirability) favours Margaret River (WA); Schools & preschools favours Busselton. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Margaret River (WA), Investment → Margaret River (WA), Best value → Busselton, Best schools → Margaret River (WA).