Full-time 27.5%Part-time 16.9%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 53.3%
Dwelling Types
East Bunbury
House 77.1%Semi-detached 20.7%Flat/Unit 1.6%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
East Bunbury
Car 89.7%Transit 1.5%Bicycle 1.5%Walk 2.7%WFH 4.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.7%
England
5.1%
New Zealand
2.6%
India
1.2%
Philippines
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
91.3%
Italian
1.0%
Spanish
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about East Bunbury
Is East Bunbury safe?
East Bunbury has a safety score of 25/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Glen Iris (WA) (30/100), Carey Park (13/100), Bunbury (WA) (4/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in East Bunbury?
Median weekly rent in East Bunbury is $600/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Glen Iris (WA) ($650/wk), Carey Park ($580/wk), Bunbury (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in East Bunbury?
East Bunbury has a school rating of 19/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Cooinda Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is East Bunbury affordable to buy in?
The median house price in East Bunbury is $681K, up 14.4% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $580K. For renters, median weekly rent is $600/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Glen Iris (WA) ($693K), Carey Park ($575K), Bunbury (WA) ($990K). (Data as of July 2026)
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East Bunbury is a quiet, established residential suburb best known for the Bunbury Forum Shopping Centre, a major retail hub on Sandridge Road with Woolworths, Big W, and specialty stores that serves the wider South West region. Practical and affordable by WA standards, it suits families and regional lifestyle seekers within two hours of Perth. The suburb is car-dependent and low-key, with day-to-day amenities well covered but limited dining or nightlife of its own. Houses here have a median value of $681k and rent of $600/week, 33% below the Perth metro median.
Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 25/100 falls 27 points below the metro mean of 52. With 1 school scoring 19/100, education here is below the Perth average.
The population has a median age of 47 and earns $1,193/week per household.