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College Grove

WA 6230 • Rest of WA

1,821
Population (2021)
$40,352
Median Income
5.64 km²
Area
$370/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyUniversity AreaModern DevelopmentRegional WAAffordable

About College Grove

College Grove is a residential suburb on the southern fringe of Bunbury, a major regional city in south-western Western Australia, approximately 175 kilometres south of the Perth CBD. With a population of around 1,820, it is a relatively modern suburban development. The suburb takes its name from Edith Cowan University's South West Campus (formerly Bunbury Campus), which is located within its boundaries.

College Grove offers a family-oriented lifestyle with modern housing, local parks, and proximity to Bunbury's shopping and recreational facilities. The Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre and various sporting clubs are easily accessible. The suburb appeals to families, university students, and professionals working in Bunbury's growing services and resources sectors, offering a quieter alternative to the city centre with good access to the coast.

College Grove falls under postcode 6230 and is governed by Bunbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bunbury electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6230
Urban Area
Bunbury - South
LGA / Council
Bunbury
Federal Electorate
Forrest
State Electorate
Bunbury
Type
Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.38°, 115.66°
Statistical Area
Rest of WA
Area
5.64 km²
Elevation
24m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bunbury
6 km
70 min

Bus Services

  • Route 860 — Bunbury CBD 15 min
  • Route 860 — Eaton/Australind 20 min

Commute to Bunbury CBD

Distance
8 km
By Bus
15 min
By Car (Peak)
12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Perth is 175 km north; Australind train runs twice daily (2.5 hrs)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Suburban layout with limited walkable amenities; car recommended for daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,556
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.1%

5 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,579
Census 2021
1,821
▲ 15.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,476
Income 2021
$40,352
▲ 17.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,388
Born Overseas 355

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 84
  • 2. New Zealand 52
  • 3. South Africa 46
  • 4. India 24
  • 5. Italy 12
  • 6. Germany 8
  • 7. Vietnam 8
  • 8. Indonesia 7
  • 9. Scotland 7
  • 10. Canada 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 588
Australian 488
Scottish 121
Irish 113
Italian 75
German 53
Australian Aboriginal 43
Indian 32
Dutch 27
New Zealander 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

647
Both parents born in Australia
377
Both parents born overseas
204
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
32.9%
Christianity
32.1%
Islam
0.7%
Buddhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
83 (4.6%)
5-14 years
197 (10.8%)
15-19 years
98 (5.4%)
20-24 years
110 (6.0%)
25-34 years
317 (17.4%)
35-44 years
328 (18.0%)
45-54 years
272 (14.9%)
55-64 years
195 (10.7%)
65-74 years
150 (8.2%)
75-84 years
60 (3.3%)
85+ years
14 (0.8%)

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