Overview
Busselton is a town in Australia.
About 27,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in Oceania, in the southern hemisphere.
Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB) is the closest airport, roughly 7 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Population | 27,233 |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
| Nearest airport | Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB), 7 km |
| Currency | AUD |
Where Busselton is
Busselton sits in Australia, in the southern part of Oceania.
Bunbury lies about 45 km to the north-east and Australind lies about 54 km to the north-east.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB), roughly 7 km away.
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Find flights to Busselton →arrives BQB (6.6 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly subtropical (southern hemisphere): mild winters and hot summers.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly March to May and September to November — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (December to February) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Busselton is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through BQB.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Bunbury (45 km to the north-east); Australind (54 km to the north-east).
Good to know
The currency is the AUD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is English.
Clocks run on Australia/Perth time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Where to stay in Busselton
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Getting around Busselton
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Busselton?
- Busselton Margaret River Regional Airport (BQB) is the closest airport, about 7 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Busselton?
- Late spring and early autumn tend to be the most pleasant.
- What is near Busselton?
- Bunbury is one of the closest places, about 45 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Busselton in?
- Busselton is in Australia.
On the map
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.