Bunbury has the largest population in Western Australia outside of Perth. Bunbury and the South West region are located
180 km south of Perth, servicing Busselton, Margaret River and Yallingup. This is a coastal holiday area, with excellent
hotels and restaurants, world-renowned surfing beaches and a host of holiday locations.
Bunbury has experienced enormous growth in recent years and is the centre of one of the most important regions in the
state. The area includes rich farmland as well as mining and power generation plants.
In comparison to the 2001 census, the population within the radio licence area of Bunbury has increased by a staggering
13.02% to 122,911. 44% of families have children or teenagers. Almost 46% of the population is aged over 40 years.
The
birthplace for 86% of the population was Oceania including Australian, New Zealander, Indigenous and Islander persons.
Of the 24,768 people attending an educational institution, 48% were either in infants or primary, 34% were attending a
secondary educational institution, 7% attending University or another tertiary institution and 11% attending TAFE.
Of the
34,898 people who already have a tertiary qualification, 23% have a degree and 77% have a certificate, diploma or another
tertiary qualification.
Of the total dwellings (43,597) in Bunbury, 32% of dwellings are owned outright and 36% are mortgaged. Private rental
properties represent 11% of total dwellings 18% of the total households (39,148) in Bunbury have a household income
range between $26,000-$41,599pa; 13% between $13,000-$25,999pa; and 21% between $41,600-$62,399pa.
All major banks, car dealers, fast-food restaurants, hardware/home improvement and an extensive selection of national
retail, chain and independent stores are represented in the area.
