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Busselton
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Busselton is well known as a top tourist destination in the south west, being voted WA's top tourism town in 1995 and 1996, and it continues to be one of Australia's fastest growing retirement and holiday towns.
And it's not hard to see why. An amazing range of attractions in and around the town provide a seemingly endless list of experiences to enjoy. From the famous Busselton Jetty and Geographe Bay to the local caves, wineries, wildflowers, and abundance of tourism based businesses and tours.
Being very close the major tourist attractions of the Margaret River Wine Region also ensures that Busselton is often referred to as one of the gateways to the south west.
But don't just think Busselton is a nice place to visit, and not to stay. With a population of 24,000 in the Shire, Busselton has become one of those great towns in the south west that provide the country lifestyle but with the conveniences of a small city. People can live here and not need to go anywhere else.
Busselton also has a great history, being one of the earliest settlements in Western Australia (1834).
An indication of the attractiveness of the area is the huge influx of visitors during peak holiday times, where the local population often rises to over 60,000.
Photo © Christian Fletcher Photo Images
| Population | 24,000 (Shire of Busselton) |
| Distance to Perth | 220km |
| Distance to Bunbury | 52km |
| Distance to beach | 0km |
| Annual Rainfall | 864mm |
| Schools | 4 pre-schools 7 primary schools (both public and private) 2 high schools (1 public, 1 private) TAFE campus |
| Police | New police and justice complex built in 2001. |
| Health Services | Busselton District Hospital |
| Shops | Busselton has 2 major shopping centres, plus a wide range of boutique and specialty stores, plus many restaurants and cafes. |
| Sport |
Large range of sporting facilities including a large general sporting complex, indoor cricket and volleyball, hockey stadium, trotting track, and three 18 hole golf courses. |
| Other Facilities |
Busselton has all the facilities of a major town, including leisure and recreation facilities, public library, various community services, and even a regional airport. |
| Major Industries | Traditional industries in Busselton have included dairy, cattle, sheep, crop farming, and more recently wine. But tourism is now one of the strongest industries in the region, showcasing the local bushland, caves, wildflowers, and of course Busselton Jetty, the longest remaining wooden jetty in Australia (and one of the longest in the world). |
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Local Links
Shire Of Busselton - www.busselton.wa.gov.au
Western Tourist Radio Busselton Information - www.touristradio.com.au