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South Bunbury
Western Australia
South Bunbury is located in Western Australia
South Bunbury
South Bunbury
Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s) 6230
Area 6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Location 2 km (1 mi) South of Bunbury
LGA(s) City of Bunbury
State electorate(s) Collie-Preston
Federal Division(s) Forrest
Suburbs around South Bunbury:
Bunbury East Bunbury
Indian Ocean South Bunbury Carey Park
Withers Carey Park

South Bunbury is a lovely beachside suburb located in Bunbury, Western Australia. It's part of the City of Bunbury, which is the local government area for the region. This suburb is a great place with lots of things to see and do!

Sports and Fun in South Bunbury

Local Football Teams

South Bunbury is home to some exciting sports clubs. The South Bunbury Football Club plays its games at Hands Oval. This is a well-known spot for local football matches.

Another team, the Bunbury Dynamos Football Club, plays at Forest Park. Both clubs offer great opportunities for young people to get involved in sports.

Schools in the Suburb

Education is important in South Bunbury. The suburb has several schools for different age groups.

There are three primary schools:

  • South Bunbury Primary School
  • Adam Road Primary School
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

For older students, there is Newton Moore Senior High School. There is also College Row School, which is an education support school.

Discover Wildlife at Bunbury Wildlife Park

South Bunbury is also home to the Bunbury Wildlife Park. It used to be called Big Swamp Wildlife Park. This park is a fantastic place to learn about Australian animals.

You can see more than 50 different kinds of animals here. Most of them are native Australian species. You might spot:

  • Wombats
  • Kangaroos
  • Wallabies
  • Quokkas
  • Potoroos
  • Dingoes
  • Native parrots
  • Lizards
  • Pythons
  • Tree frogs

It's a wonderful place to visit and learn about Australia's unique wildlife!

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