Bunbury Population 2026

Bunbury has a population of 76,452, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.3% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bunbury (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

76,452

Rank in Australia

#29

Coordinates

33.33°S, 115.64°E

~5 m elevation · Australia/Perth

Distance to capital (Canberra)

3,069 km

1,906 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Australia

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Perth	2,384,371	#4
Mandurah	107,643	#20
Geraldton	38,595	#39
Albany	35,053	#42
Kwinana	30,433	#49
Kalgoorlie	29,072	#52
Busselton	27,233	#54
Karratha	17,013	#80

Cities near Bunbury

Busselton27,233 people · ~45 km away
Mandurah107,643 people · ~89 km away
Rockingham15,312 people · ~117 km away
Kwinana30,433 people · ~123 km away
Perth2,384,371 people · ~154 km away
Albany35,053 people · ~280 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bunbury?

Bunbury has a population of 76,452 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Bunbury in?

Bunbury is located in Western Australia, Australia.

Is Bunbury the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 3,069 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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