Western Australia location profile
Carey Park WA 6230
Carey Park is an established, affordable suburb of Bunbury known for its older cottages, post‑war homes and improving infill housing. It appeals to families and value‑seekers for its proximity to shops, schools, health services and sporting facilities.
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Why families consider Carey Park
Predominantly working‑class and family‑oriented with a mix of owners and renters, multicultural residents, and a practical lifestyle centered on nearby retail, schools and the health campus.
Amenities & services
- Parks Centre (East Bunbury)
- Bunbury Forum (East Bunbury)
- Bunbury Centrepoint (CBD)
- Bunbury Hospital at South West Health Campus (nearby on Robertson Dr)
- St John of God Bunbury Hospital (nearby)
- Local GP clinics and pharmacies
- Cafes and takeaway along Bussell Hwy and Forrest Ave
- Bunbury Public Library (Bunbury CBD)
- Withers Community Library (South Bunbury/Withers)
Transport & connectivity
- Bunbury (Australind) train station nearby in East Bunbury
- TransBunbury local bus services along Bussell Hwy, Brittain Rd and Forrest Ave
- Bussell Highway
- Robertson Drive (ring road)
- Brittain Road
- Forrest Avenue
Lifestyle & recreation
- Kelly Park sporting fields and community centre
- Donaldson Park (Bunbury Trotting Club harness racing)
- South West Sports Centre (nearby, pools and gyms)
- Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (CBD arts and events)
- Kelly Park
- Donaldson Park
- Manea Park (nearby bushland reserve)
Education context
Several long day care and OSHC options in and around Carey Park, with generally good availability for preschoolers but potential waitlists for infants; more services in East and South Bunbury.
- Edith Cowan University South West (Bunbury) Campus – Robertson Dr, College Grove
- UWA Rural Clinical School – at/near South West Health Campus, Bunbury