Bunbury · 6230

Bunbury, WA

population +12.6% (5y), 9.8%/yr capital growth.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
55Average
Median house
$545k
5y growth
9.8%/yr
Gross yield
3.1%
Vacancy
2.0%
Thin market · ~4k residentsMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)9.8%/yr
    98/100
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening+2.0% YoY
    40/100
  • Rental yield3.1%
    63/100
  • Rental demand2.0% vacancy
    50/100
  • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
    60/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability64% under cap
    64/100

Why this score

Bunbury scores 55/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 9.8%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: population of 3,948 makes the market illiquid.

Drivers
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
  • Capital growth9.8%/yr
  • Budget headroom64% under cap
  • Rental yield3.1%
Risks
  • Only 3,948 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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