City of Busselton

Coordinates: 33°38′53″S 115°20′46″E / 33.648°S 115.346°E / -33.648; 115.346
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City of Busselton
Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Map
Population40,640 (LGA 2021)[1]
Established1951
Area1,454.8 km2 (561.7 sq mi)
MayorPhill Cronin[2]
Council seatBusselton
RegionSouth West
State electorate(s)Vasse
Federal division(s)Forrest
WebsiteCity of Busselton
LGAs around City of Busselton:
Geographe Bay Capel
Indian Ocean City of Busselton Donnybrook-
Balingup
Augusta-Margaret River Nannup

The City of Busselton is a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 230 km (140 mi) south of Perth, the state capital. The city covers an area of 1,455 km2 (562 sq mi) and had a population of 40,640 as at the 2021 Census. It contains two large towns, Busselton and Dunsborough, and a number of smaller towns. The city office is located on Southern Drive, Busselton.

History[edit]

The City of Busselton was established as the Busselton Road District on 11 May 1951 with the amalgamation of the Municipality of Busselton, governing the area of Busselton bounded by West Street and Ford Road, and the Sussex Road District, governing the remaining area. Both bodies had been established in 1871.[3][4]

The road district was declared a shire and became the Shire of Busselton with effect from 1 July 1961 following the passage of the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires.[3]

In 2007 it abolished its system of wards for electing councillors.[5] On 21 January 2012 the Shire of Busselton gained city status and became the City of Busselton.[6]

The City of Busselton and neighbouring Capel are among the state's fastest growing areas.

Indigenous people[edit]

The City of Busselton is located on the traditional land of the Wardandi (also spelled Wadandi) people,[7][8] of the Noongar nation.[9]

Towns, suburbs and localities[edit]

The towns, suburbs and localities of the City of Busselton with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:[10][11][12][13]

Locality Population Area Map
Abba River 83 (SAL 2021)[14] 28.4 km2 (11.0 sq mi) Map
Abbey 1,321 (SAL 2021)[15] 2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi) Map
Acton Park 92 (SAL 2021)[16] 23.7 km2 (9.2 sq mi) Map
Ambergate 564 (SAL 2021)[17] 38.4 km2 (14.8 sq mi) Map
Anniebrook 53 (SAL 2021)[18] 13.1 km2 (5.1 sq mi) Map
Boallia 39 (SAL 2021)[19] 37.5 km2 (14.5 sq mi) Map
Bovell 475 (SAL 2021)[20] 13.3 km2 (5.1 sq mi) Map
Broadwater 4,269 (SAL 2021)[21] 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi) Map
Busselton 1,838 (SAL 2021)[22] 4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi) Map
Carbunup River 112 (SAL 2021)[23] 28 km2 (11 sq mi) Map
Chapman Hill 109 (SAL 2021)[24] 54.3 km2 (21.0 sq mi) Map
Dunsborough 6,413 (SAL 2021)[25] 16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi) Map
Eagle Bay 120 (SAL 2021)[26] 1.9 km2 (0.73 sq mi) Map
Geographe 3,622 (SAL 2021)[27] 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi) Map
Hithergreen 61 (SAL 2016)[28][29] 24.2 km2 (9.3 sq mi) Map
Jarrahwood 9 (SAL 2021)[30] 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi) Map
Jindong 68 (SAL 2021)[31] 22.4 km2 (8.6 sq mi) Map
Kalgup 91 (SAL 2021)[32] 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi) Map
Kaloorup 90 (SAL 2021)[33] 45.1 km2 (17.4 sq mi) Map
Kealy 1,119 (SAL 2021)[34] 6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi) Map
Ludlow * 132 (SAL 2021)[35] 49.2 km2 (19.0 sq mi) Map
Marybrook 229 (SAL 2021)[36] 15.4 km2 (5.9 sq mi) Map
Metricup 263 (SAL 2021)[37] 57.2 km2 (22.1 sq mi) Map
Naturaliste 107 (SAL 2021)[38] 56 km2 (22 sq mi) Map
North Jindong 75 (SAL 2021)[39] 19.1 km2 (7.4 sq mi) Map
Quedjinup 420 (SAL 2021)[40] 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) Map
Quindalup 1,488 (SAL 2021)[41] 39.9 km2 (15.4 sq mi) Map
Reinscourt 280 (SAL 2021)[42] 8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi) Map
Ruabon 82 (SAL 2021)[43] 31.6 km2 (12.2 sq mi) Map
Sabina River 79 (SAL 2021)[44] 18.5 km2 (7.1 sq mi) Map
Siesta Park 60 (SAL 2021)[45] 0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi) Map
Tutunup 75 (SAL 2021)[46] 41.5 km2 (16.0 sq mi) Map
Vasse 2,853 (SAL 2021)[47] 36.1 km2 (13.9 sq mi) Map
Walsall 82 (SAL 2021)[48] 23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi) Map
West Busselton 8,869 (SAL 2021)[49] 8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi) Map
Wilyabrup 193 (SAL 2021)[50] 81.7 km2 (31.5 sq mi) Map
Wonnerup 196 (SAL 2021)[51] 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi) Map
Yallingup 1,195 (SAL 2021)[52] 75.3 km2 (29.1 sq mi) Map
Yallingup Siding 324 (SAL 2021)[53] 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) Map
Yalyalup 2,950 (SAL 2021)[54] 32.2 km2 (12.4 sq mi) Map
Yelverton 72 (SAL 2021)[55] 34.1 km2 (13.2 sq mi) Map
Yoganup 15 (SAL 2021)[56] 383.8 km2 (148.2 sq mi) Map
Yoongarillup 79 (SAL 2021)[57] 26.4 km2 (10.2 sq mi) Map
  • (* indicates locality is only partially located within this city)

Mayors[edit]

Main article: List of mayors of Busselton

Population[edit]

The historical populations of the Busselton Municipal District and the Sussex Road District were as follows before their amalgamation:[58]

Year Population Busselton Sussex
1911 1,786 693 1,093
1921 1,846 610 1,236
1933 4,053 916 3,137
1947 4,024 1008 3,016

The figures for the censuses since the council amalgamation are as follows:[58][59][60][61][62]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1954 5,265—    
1961 6,120+2.17%
1966 6,803+2.14%
1971 7,426+1.77%
1976 7,897+1.24%
1981 9,369+3.48%
1986 11,933+4.96%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1991 14,592+4.11%
1996 18,158+4.47%
2001 23,099+4.93%
2006 26,638+2.89%
2011 30,330+2.63%
2016 36,686+3.88%
2021 40,640+2.07%

Heritage-listed places[edit]

Main article: List of State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Busselton

As of 2023, 225 places are heritage-listed in the City of Busselton,[63] of which 33 are on the State Register of Heritage Places, among them the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, Busselton Jetty and Wonnerup House.[64]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Busselton (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "2023 Ordinary Election - Busselton". www.elections.wa.gov.au. Western Australian Electoral Commission. 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 4.0)" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Commission. 31 July 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Thematic History". Municipal Heritage Inventory (PDF). City of Busselton. 2013. p. 13. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  5. ^ Newey, Laura (4 February 2015). "Busselton residents 'disappointed' council voted against ward-based system". Busselton-Dunsborough Mail. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  6. ^ Bennett, Rob (25 January 2012). "Busselton is a city!". Busselton Mail. Archived from the original on 1 February 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  7. ^ "Wardandi". www.boodjar.sis.uwa.edu.au. University of Western Australia. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Wardandi (WA)". www.samuseum.sa.gov.au. South Australian Museum. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  9. ^ "City of Busselton: Home". www.busselton.wa.gov.au. City of Busselton. Retrieved 13 September 2023. The City of Busselton acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, the Wadandi people, on whose land we are living ...
  10. ^ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  11. ^ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  12. ^ "Property Street Address". City of Busselton. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  13. ^ "Draft Local Planning Strategy report 2016" (PDF). City of Busselton. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  14. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Abba River (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  15. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Abbey (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  16. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Acton Park (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  17. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ambergate (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  18. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Anniebrook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  19. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Boallia (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  20. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bovell (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  21. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Broadwater (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  22. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Busselton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  23. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Carbunup River (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  24. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Chapman Hill (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  25. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dunsborough (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  26. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eagle Bay (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  27. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Geographe (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  28. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hithergreen (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016. Edit this at Wikidata
  29. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Hithergreen (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  30. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jarrahwood (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  31. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jindong (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  32. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kalgup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  33. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kaloorup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  34. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kealy (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  35. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ludlow (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  36. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Marybrook (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  37. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Metricup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  38. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Naturaliste (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  39. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "North Jindong (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  40. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Quedjinup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  41. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Quindalup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  42. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Reinscourt (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  43. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ruabon (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  44. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Sabina River (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  45. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Siesta Park (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  46. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tutunup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  47. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Vasse (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  48. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Walsall (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  49. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West Busselton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  50. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wilyabrup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  51. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wonnerup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  52. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Yallingup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  53. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Yallingup Siding (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  54. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Yalyalup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  55. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Yelverton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  56. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Yoganup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  57. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Yoongarillup (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  58. ^ a b Census figures are gathered from the sections of the censuses dealing with local government areas of Western Australia, from the Statistics by Catalogue Number, Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 23 September 2019
  59. ^ "Local Rural Planning Strategy" (PDF). City of Busselton. 2006. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  60. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Busselton (S)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 September 2019. Edit this at Wikidata
  61. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Busselton (C)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 November 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  62. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Busselton (C)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  63. ^ "City of Busselton Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  64. ^ "City of Busselton State Register of Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 25 February 2023.

External links[edit]

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