East Bunbury, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Bunbury Bunbury, Western Australia
Transwa Australind train at Bunbury Passenger Terminal
East Bunbury Location in Western Australia
Established	1840s
Postcode(s)	6230
Area	3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Location	4 km (2 mi) from Bunbury
LGA(s)	City of Bunbury
State electorate(s)	Bunbury
Federal Division(s)	Forrest
Suburbs around East Bunbury: Bunbury Bunbury Vittoria South Bunbury East Bunbury Glen Iris South Bunbury Carey Park Davenport

East Bunbury is a suburb located in Bunbury, Western Australia. It is about 4 kilometers from the center of Bunbury. This area is part of the City of Bunbury, which is a local government area.

East Bunbury is also home to the Bunbury Passenger Terminal. This terminal is where the Australind train service starts and ends.

Exploring East Bunbury's Areas

East Bunbury is divided into two main parts, each with its own history.

Rathmines: A Northern Neighborhood

Rathmines is the northern section of East Bunbury. It was named after a town in Ireland. This name was chosen by Reverend Joseph Withers. He arrived in Western Australia in 1864. Reverend Withers was a chaplain and later became the Anglican Chaplain in Bunbury.

In 1895, he divided his land into smaller blocks. This area then became known as Rathmines. Today, Rathmines is mostly a residential area. Most of the houses there were built after the 1960s.

Wollaston: Southern Living and History

Wollaston makes up the southern part of East Bunbury. It is bordered by Sandridge Road to the north and the Preston River to the east. This area is also mostly residential.

Wollaston is named after Reverend John Ramsden Wollaston. He came to Western Australia in the 1840s. He built a small wooden chapel on his land by the Preston River. This chapel opened in 1842. A churchyard was also built next to it. Many of Bunbury's early settlers are buried there.

Suburban development in Wollaston began in the 1950s and 1960s.

Horseshoe Lake in Wollaston

Within Wollaston, you can find the Horseshoe Lake. This lake is a remnant oxbow lake. It is located across from the Bunbury Forum shopping center.

What You'll Find in East Bunbury

East Bunbury has a mix of people and services. Many residents work in trades, retail, and other services. About 7% of the people living here have Italian family backgrounds.

Shopping and Schools

• Bunbury Forum: One of Bunbury's main shopping centers is located in East Bunbury. There is also a smaller local shopping center.
• Cooinda Primary School: This school is on the corner of Allen and Trott Street. There are two other primary schools nearby.
• Bunbury Catholic College (BCC): This college was established in 1973. It was formed by combining two older schools: St Francis Xaviers College and St Josephs College. Today, about 1000 students attend BCC.
• St Mark's Anglican Church: This historic church, built in 1842, is also in the suburb.

Getting Around East Bunbury

East Bunbury is an important hub for train travel.

Train Services

The Transwa Australind train service ends at East Bunbury. The Bunbury Passenger Terminal was built between 1983 and 1985. It replaced the old central railway station. The new terminal started operating on May 29, 1985.

Currently, the Australind train arrives and departs from East Bunbury twice a day, every day of the week.

Bus Services

You can also get around by bus. The 827 TransBunbury bus routes connect East Bunbury to the city center. The bus ride usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. If you have a valid Australind train ticket, these bus services are free.

All public transport services in the area are managed by the Public Transport Authority.