Stratham
WA 6237 • Western Australia
About Stratham
Stratham is a semi-rural locality in the Shire of Capel in Western Australia's South West region, situated on Geographe Bay approximately 19 kilometres south of Bunbury and 191 kilometres south of Perth. With a 2021 Census population of 793 spread across 40 square kilometres, the locality has a relatively low residential density, characterised by rural residential properties, coastal-adjacent farmland, and scattered lifestyle blocks along the Bussell Highway. Median household income in Stratham is below state and national averages at around $48,800, reflecting its semi-rural, semi-retired population mix.
Part of the Tuart Forest National Park — one of the last remaining stands of tuart woodland in the world — falls within Stratham's boundaries, providing a significant bushland asset for residents and visitors. The locality has a rich heritage, with several properties listed on the State Heritage Register including the Stratham Park homestead (dating to the 1850s), Roselands, Sunnyside, and the All Souls Church. Residents access everyday services in Bunbury or the nearby township of Capel (11 kilometres), while the broader South West region offers the Busselton and Dunsborough coastline, Margaret River wine country, and the Geographe Bay foreshore within comfortable driving distance.
Stratham falls under postcode 6237 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Collie-Preston (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa/South West Coach Lines — Bunbury / Perth Approx 20-30 min to Bunbury
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Bussell Highway is the main road corridor; Bunbury is the regional service hub
Semi-rural locality with no walkable services; a car is essential for all shopping, services, and commuting needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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45 Thomas Street
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Timperley Street