Western Australia location profile
Bunbury WA 6230
Bunbury is a coastal regional centre in WA’s South West, with a working port, beaches and a lively CBD around Victoria Street. It blends seaside living with arts, dining and strong health and education services, drawing families, students and professionals.
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Why families consider Bunbury
A mix of professionals, students and retirees; weekday bustle from offices, port activity and the health campus; weekends focused on beaches, dining and events. Housing ranges from heritage cottages to townhouses and apartments near the waterfront.
Amenities & services
- Bunbury Centrepoint Shopping Centre (CBD)
- Bunbury Forum (East Bunbury)
- Stirling Centre (CBD)
- Bunbury Regional Hospital (South Bunbury/College Grove)
- St John of God Bunbury Hospital (College Grove)
- Dolphin Discovery Centre (Koombana Bay)
- Cafes, bars and restaurants along Victoria Street and the waterfront
- Bunbury Public Library – Parkfield Street, Bunbury (CBD)
- Withers Community Library – Hudson Road, Withers
- ECU South West Campus Library – Robertson Drive, College Grove
Transport & connectivity
- Bunbury Passenger Terminal (Australind train) at East Bunbury with shuttle/bus to CBD
- TransBunbury local bus routes connecting CBD, suburbs and terminal
- Forrest Highway (to Perth)
- Bussell Highway (to Busselton/Margaret River)
- South Western Highway (to Harvey/Collie)
- Robertson Drive and Koombana Drive arterial links
Lifestyle & recreation
- Koombana Bay beach and foreshore
- Back Beach surf and walking paths
- Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC)
- Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
- Hay Park Recreation Centre and sports fields
- Bunbury Skate Park and waterfront playgrounds
- Dolphin Discovery Centre experiences and cruises
- Big Swamp Reserve and Bird Park
- Leschenault Inlet Foreshore and Mangrove Boardwalk
- Koombana Park and Foreshore
- Queens Gardens
- Marlston Hill Lookout and surrounds
- Wyalup-Rocky Point
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Bunbury, South Bunbury and East Bunbury, plus family day care and OSHC at local schools; waitlists moderate in peak periods.
- Edith Cowan University South West (Bunbury) Campus – Robertson Drive, College Grove
- Rural Clinical School of WA (UWA/Notre Dame) – South West Health Campus, College Grove
- South Regional TAFE Bunbury Campus – Robertson Drive (vocational)