Overall score
Busselton
55.9/100
West Busselton
41.4/100
Busselton vs West Busselton, WA Suburb Comparison
Busselton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BusseltonWest Busselton
Crime rate
Busselton
48.2 / 1k
West Busselton
48.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Busselton
160
West Busselton
39
Population
Busselton
1,838
West Busselton
8,869
Metric leadBusselton 6West Busselton 42 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 | Busselton | West Busselton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.2 / 1k | 48.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 63.3/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 39 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Population | 1,838 | 8,869 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Busselton is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and West Busselton is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Busselton pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas West Busselton is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer West Busselton, while Busselton 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.