Average rent in South Bunbury - Bunbury, WA2026

South Bunbury - Bunbury is part of the Bunbury council area and sits 155km out from the Perth CBD, with around 12,760 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $310/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 32% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,760

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Perth
155 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Bunbury

Renting in South Bunbury - Bunbury

South Bunbury - Bunbury sits close to the Western Australia median, with renters typically paying $310/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $337/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 64% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 32% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (66%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 46 and a population of around 12,760. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 21% of residents were born overseas. 155km from Perth, South Bunbury - Bunbury is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in South Bunbury - Bunbury?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in South Bunbury - Bunbury, WA was $310. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does South Bunbury - Bunbury rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. South Bunbury - Bunbury sat at $310 — 8% below the state average. The suburb is 155km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (66% separate houses, 7% flats here).
Which suburbs near South Bunbury - Bunbury have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than South Bunbury - Bunbury's $310/week (ABS 2021): Balga - Mirrabooka, East Bunbury - Glen Iris, Denmark. On the higher end, you've got Helena Valley - Koongamia, Chittering, Middle Swan - Herne Hill. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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