Busselton Population 2026

Busselton has a population of 27,233, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 207× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,233

Rank in Australia

#54

Coordinates

33.65°S, 115.35°E

~7 m elevation · Australia/Perth

Distance to capital (Canberra)

3,087 km

1,917 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western Australia

City	Population	Rank in Australia
Perth	2,384,371	#4
Mandurah	107,643	#20
Bunbury	76,452	#29
Geraldton	38,595	#39
Albany	35,053	#42
Kwinana	30,433	#49
Kalgoorlie	29,072	#52
Karratha	17,013	#80

Cities near Busselton

Bunbury76,452 people · ~45 km away
Mandurah107,643 people · ~130 km away
Rockingham15,312 people · ~157 km away
Kwinana30,433 people · ~163 km away
Perth2,384,371 people · ~195 km away
Albany35,053 people · ~279 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Busselton?

Busselton has a population of 27,233 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Australia.

What region is Busselton in?

Busselton is located in Western Australia, Australia.

Is Busselton the capital of Australia?

No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 3,087 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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