College Grove
WA 6230 • Rest of WA
About College Grove
College Grove is a southern suburb of Bunbury, Western Australia's second-largest city, located approximately 7 kilometres south of the Bunbury CBD. With a population of around 1,800, it sits within the City of Bunbury at a modest elevation of 24 metres. The suburb is named for its educational institutions and has developed primarily as a residential area interspersed with significant health and education infrastructure. Its character is semi-rural on the fringes, transitioning to established residential closer to the centre.
College Grove is anchored by major institutions: the South West Health Campus (housing both Bunbury Regional Hospital and St John of God Hospital) and the Edith Cowan University Bunbury Campus alongside the South West Institute of Technology. Manea Park, a large natural bushland reserve, offers a popular 2.2-kilometre bush walk renowned for its spring wildflowers, with over 30 orchid species identified. The suburb attracts healthcare workers, students, and families seeking proximity to essential services in a quiet, nature-adjacent setting within Bunbury.
College Grove falls under postcode 6230 and is governed by Bunbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bunbury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransBunbury Route 841/842 — Bunbury CBD via Withers, Usher 15-20 min
- TransBunbury Route 827 — Glen Iris, East Bunbury, CBD 20-25 min
Commute to Bunbury CBD
🛣️ No urban rail in Bunbury. The Australind train connects Bunbury to Perth (2.5h). TransBunbury buses serve the suburb with connections to the CBD and Bunbury Bus Station.
Spread-out suburb with limited footpaths; car needed for most errands despite proximity to hospitals and university
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 Allen Road Gelorup
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60 Robertson Dr
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Adam Road
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133 Norton Promenade
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Rodstead Street
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16-18 Lowe Street
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Lovegrove Avenue
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Haig Crescent
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Frankel Street
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College Row
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10 Allen Street
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Wake Drive
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Erica Entrance (corner of Vittoria St)
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22 Vittoria Road
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Knight Street
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Hotchin Street
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Jeffrey Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
- 11. Philippines 6
- 12. Sri Lanka 6
- 13. United States 6
- 14. Zimbabwe 6
- 15. Ireland 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)