Dunsborough, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dunsborough, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
| Locality | Dunsborough |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Busselton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.61028 |
| Longitude | 115.09565 |
| Population | 4,981 |
| Density | 313.1 /km² |
| Area | 15.9 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6281 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 198 km south-southwest |
Dunsborough is a locality in the City Of Busselton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,981. The locality covers an area of 15.9 km², giving a population density of about 313.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 198 km south-southwest of Perth. Dunsborough is located at 33.6103°S, 115.0957°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6281. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dunsborough unfurls along a curve of the Geographe Bay coastline, its sands a pale, almost luminous gold under the southern sun. It lies 24.0 km west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 5.9 km north-north-west of Quindalup. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of salt and the subtle, earthy perfume of the surrounding bushland, a blend of hardy coastal shrubs and towering karri trees that press in from the hinterland. Gentle slopes lead down to the sheltered waters, a vibrant turquoise that deepens to a rich sapphire further out, its surface often rippled by a persistent, playful breeze. This is a place where the land seems to breathe, a languid exhale of ancient granite and resilient flora, providing a backdrop of quiet, enduring beauty to the ebb and flow of daily life.
The character of Dunsborough is deeply entwined with its maritime heritage and the fertile lands that lie just beyond its immediate shores. Historically, this region was a vital area for sustenance and trade, and today, its economy thrives on a dual foundation of tourism and agriculture. Visitors are drawn by the pristine beaches, the abundant marine life, and the burgeoning reputation of the nearby Margaret River wine region, a world-class destination that spills its influence into the very atmosphere of Dunsborough. The local community, a mix of long-time residents and newer arrivals drawn by the lifestyle, maintains a relaxed pace, their days often punctuated by the rhythm of the tides and the seasonal bounty of the land, from the ripening grapes to the freshly caught seafood gracing local tables.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dunsborough, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dunsborough, in the City Of Busselton local government area.
Detailed location data for Dunsborough includes the postcode (6281), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Busselton), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dunsborough is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |