City of Busselton

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.

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

The City of Busselton is located on the traditional land of the Wardandi (also spelled Wadandi) people of the Noongar nation.

[6][7][8] The towns, suburbs and localities of the City of Busselton with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:[9][10][11][12] The historical populations of the Busselton Municipal District and the Sussex Road District were as follows before their amalgamation:[57] The figures for the censuses since the council amalgamation are as follows:[57][58][59][60][61] As of 2023, 225 places are heritage-listed in the City of Busselton,[62] of which 33 are on the State Register of Heritage Places, among them the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, Busselton Jetty and Wonnerup House.