Bunbury, Western Australia

Bunbury (Nyungar: Goomburrup) is a coastal city in the Australian state of Western Australia, approximately 175 kilometres (109 mi) south of the state capital, Perth. It is the state's third most populous city after Perth and Mandurah, with a population of approximately 75,000.

Bunbury
Goomburrup (Nyungar)
Western Australia
Panorama of Bunbury from lookout tower
Bunbury
Coordinates33°19′38″S 115°38′13″E
Population76,452 (2021) (24th)
 • Density343.14/km2 (888.73/sq mi)
Established1836
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
Area222.8 km2 (86.0 sq mi) (2021 urban)
Time zoneAWST (UTC+08:00)
Location
  • 175 km (109 mi) SSW of Perth
  • 108 km (67 mi) S of Mandurah
  • 52 km (32 mi) NE of Busselton
  • 47 km (29 mi) SW of Harvey
  • 39 km (24 mi) NW of Donnybrook
RegionSouth West
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Forrest

Located at the south of the Leschenault Estuary, Bunbury was established in 1836 on the orders of Governor James Stirling, and named in honour of its founder, Lieutenant (at the time) Henry Bunbury. A port was constructed on the existing natural harbour soon after, and eventually became the main port for the wider South West region. Further economic growth was fuelled by completion of the South Western Railway in 1893, which linked Bunbury with Perth.

Greater Bunbury includes four local government areas (the City of Bunbury and the shires of Capel, Dardanup, and Harvey), and extends between Yarloop in the north, Boyanup to the south and Capel to the southwest.

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