Average rent in Busselton - East, WA2026

Busselton - East is part of the Busselton council area and sits 193km out from the Perth CBD, with around 9,359 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 27% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$360/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,359

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Perth
193 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Busselton

Renting in Busselton - East

Busselton - East runs roughly with the Western Australia state median — renters typically pay $360/week, close to the $337/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (70% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 27% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (89%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 46 and a population around 9,359. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 20% of residents were born overseas. Busselton - East is 193km from Perth, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Busselton - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Busselton - East, WA was $360. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Busselton - East rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Busselton - East sat at $360 — 7% above the state average. The suburb is 193km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (89% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Busselton - East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Busselton - East's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Como, Ballajura, Bullsbrook. Singleton - Golden Bay - Secret Harbour, Chidlow, Baldivis - South sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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