What to know about Bunbury
- At the 2021 Census, 26.8% of the Bunbury urban area's occupied private dwellings were rented and 85.5% were separate houses.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- The City of Bunbury's Works in Thoroughfare permit form also covers private use of car parking bays, charged per bay per day, and needs a pedestrian management plan.Source: City of Bunbury
- The City of Bunbury runs two combined hard and green waste collections a year, taking furniture and whitegoods with fridge and freezer doors removed.Source: City of Bunbury
- People moving belongings into Western Australia complete a declaration for the movement of personal goods with their removals company, and goods may be inspected with fees applying.Source: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA)
Bunbury at short notice
The Bunbury urban area is mostly houses: 85.5% of homes at the 2021 Census, with 26.8% rented (ABS). Moves here often come from Perth or interstate. See last-minute removals and interstate removals.
Reserving parking bays
The City of Bunbury's Works in Thoroughfare permit form covers private use of car parking bays, charged per bay per day, and asks for the bays, the dates and a pedestrian management plan (City of Bunbury). Traffic management plans are lodged 7 working days before work starts, so on a short notice move, ask the removalist how they plan to park.
Waste rounds and quarantine
Bunbury runs two combined hard and green waste collections a year and takes furniture and whitegoods with fridge and freezer doors removed (City of Bunbury). Moving from another state? Complete WA's declaration for the movement of personal goods with your removals company; goods may be inspected and fees may apply (DPIRD). Then request a quote.
Common questions
Can I reserve parking bays in Bunbury for moving day?
The City of Bunbury's Works in Thoroughfare permit covers private use of car parking bays, with a pedestrian management plan.
Do I need a quarantine form to move to Bunbury from interstate?
Yes, WA's declaration for the movement of personal goods, completed with your removals company.
When are Bunbury's hard waste collections?
Twice a year. Check the City of Bunbury's waste calendar for your dates.