Full-time 28.6%Part-time 17.0%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 52.3%
Dwelling Types
South Bunbury
House 73.8%Semi-detached 21.7%Flat/Unit 3.0%Other 1.6%
Commute Mode
South Bunbury
Car 89.3%Transit 1.4%Bicycle 0.8%Walk 2.4%WFH 6.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.6%
England
5.8%
New Zealand
2.3%
South Africa
1.0%
India
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
91.8%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about South Bunbury
Is South Bunbury safe?
South Bunbury has a safety score of 38/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Withers (11/100), Carey Park (13/100), East Bunbury (25/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in South Bunbury?
Median weekly rent in South Bunbury is $630/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Withers ($570/wk), Carey Park ($580/wk), East Bunbury ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in South Bunbury?
South Bunbury has a school rating of 24/100 across 5 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Newton Moore Senior High School (Secondary), South Bunbury Primary School (Primary), Adam Road Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is South Bunbury affordable to buy in?
The median house price in South Bunbury is $735K, up 10.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $611K. For renters, median weekly rent is $630/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Withers ($562K), Carey Park ($575K), East Bunbury ($681K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/south-bunbury
🚗 Car Dependent💰 Affordable🌳 Established⚠️ Safety Concern
South Bunbury is an established, working-class suburb anchored by retail strips and community sport. Carey Park, its commercial heart, has attracted investor attention for strong capital growth and rental yields relative to Perth. The area is car-dependent and sits in the shadow of Bunbury's mixed reputation, but offers genuine affordability and a tight-knit community feel for those willing to look past the noise.
The median house price is $735k and rent of $630/week, 28% below the Perth metro median. The area has a safety score of 38/100, 14 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 5 schools, rated 24/100 and below the Perth average. Typical residents are around 44 years old, with a household income of $1,438/week.
“Is it particularly crimey/methy like Bunbury? The handful of locals I met at the pubs etc were all very friendly and welcoming.”— 40 upvotes in community discussion