South Bunbury, 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 South Bunbury, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
| Locality | South Bunbury |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Bunbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.34934 |
| Longitude | 115.63166 |
| Population | 8,071 |
| Density | 1237.9 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 6230 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 157 km south |
South Bunbury is a locality in the City Of Bunbury local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,071. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 1237.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 157 km south of Perth. South Bunbury is located at 33.3493°S, 115.6317°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6230. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
South Bunbury sprawls along the southern reaches of the Koombana Bay, a place where the Indian Ocean’s breath is a constant, salty presence. It lies 3.4 km south of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 186°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-west of Australind. The land here is a gentle rise and fall, sun-bleached grasses clinging to sandy soil, punctuated by hardy coastal shrubs and the occasional cluster of jarrah and marri trees that whisper in the sea breeze. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a mellow warmth, tinged with the scent of pine needles from the nearby plantations and the fainter, sweeter perfume of flowering bottlebrush. The streets themselves seem to breathe with the rhythm of the coast, a quiet hum of activity that feels both settled and alive, a familiar cadence for those who call this stretch home.
This area, historically a place of transition and growth, has long been shaped by its proximity to the vital waterways and the fertile hinterland. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile land, established a presence that gradually broadened to encompass a diverse local economy. While farming and grazing played a significant role in the region’s past, the modern character of South Bunbury is more intrinsically linked to its role as a residential hub, a place where families live and work, often with ties to the bustling port of Bunbury itself. The clear, pale blue waters of the bay are a constant draw, offering opportunities for recreation and a reminder of the maritime heritage that has always defined this corner of Western Australia, with the iconic lighthouse standing as a silent sentinel over the shifting sands and the endless horizon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Bunbury, 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 South Bunbury, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
Detailed location data for South Bunbury includes the postcode (6230), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Bunbury), 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 South Bunbury 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. |