East Bunbury WA

Postcode 6230 · Bunbury LGA

East Bunbury is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Bunbury local government area (postcode 6230). With a population of 4,019, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in East Bunbury is $495,000, having surged 20.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $360,000 (+4.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $562. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,470.

East Bunbury is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 974, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 30 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, East Bunbury offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($495K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +20.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.9% High Yield
Price vs State$495K/$951K Below Median
Affordability8.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+20.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,369
Mean Income$67,502
Earners5,018
YoY Change+6.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$495K
20.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$360K
4.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
4,019
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,193
Personal Income /wk$679
Mortgage /mth$1,470
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops30
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA974
Total Students278
Government1
Cooinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974
Data: 2024