Shire of Busselton
Overview
The population of the Shire of Busselton was 29,183 in 2008. Over the preceding five years the shire, which includes the town sites of Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup, grew at an average annual growth rate of 3.7 per cent.
The shire's current population growth reflects the area's strong economy and increasing employment opportunities. With high population growth expected into the future, both the local building and commercial sectors are set for continued activity.
The shire hosts many wineries and wine labels, with significant plantings of grapes in the area. Other industries in the shire include dairy, beef cattle, sheep, mining, timber, fishing and various light industries. Creative industries are also becoming increasingly popular in the area.
The town of Busselton is the most popular holiday destination in rural Western Australia and a premier seaside resort and coastal playground. It is also a gateway to many other attractions and towns in the South West. Dunsborough and Cape Naturaliste are extremely popular holiday destinations offering safe swimming areas as well as excellent boating and fishing. Yallingup is probably best known for its excellent surf. The Shire of Busselton receives approximately one million visitors per annum.
| Suburbs and localities | Significant local events | Tourist attractions | Local industries |
| Busselton | The Festival of Busselton | Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory | Tourism |
| Dunsborough | Masters Golf Tournament | Yallingup Caves | Viticulture |
| Yallingup | Deep Sea Fishing Competition | Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse | Dairying |
| Jarrahwood | Busselton Agricultural Show | Geographe Bay, wineries | Market gardening |
| Vasse | Busselton Beach Festival | Old Courthouse Arts Complex | Manufacturing. |
| Carbunup | Art in the Park | Weekend markets | |
| Wonnerup | Dunsborough Arts Festival | Geographe Leisure Centre | |
| Broadwater | Down South Writers Festival | Yoganup Park | |
| Geographe | Busselton Harmony Day | Meelup Regional Park | |
| Eagle Bay | Iron Man Event | ||
| West Busselton | Rambo the Ambo | ||
| Abbey | |||
| Quindalup | |||
| Bovell |
Statistics
Latest shire statistics
Census profile overview 1996-2006
Census profile detailed report 1996-2006
2006 Census quickstats
Shire Council
President: Cr Wes Hartley
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Andrew Macnish
Address: Locked Bag 1 Busselton WA 6280
Phone: (08) 9781 0444
Email: shire@busselton.wa.gov.au
Website: www.busselton.wa.gov.au