# Busselton > city in the South West region of Western Australia **Wikidata**: [Q642631](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q642631) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busselton) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/busselton ## Summary Busselton is a city located in the South West region of Western Australia, situated at coordinates -33.647777777778° latitude and 115.34583333333° longitude, approximately 4 metres above sea level. Established in 1832, it serves as the administrative centre of the City of Busselton and had a population of 27,233 residents as of the 2021 Australian Census. The city is known for its iconic jetty, twin city relationship with Sugito in Japan, and serves as a significant regional hub in Western Australia's South West. ## Key Facts - **Location**: South West region of Western Australia, Australia - **Coordinates**: Latitude -33.647777777778°, Longitude 115.34583333333° - **Elevation**: 4 metres above sea level - **Inception**: 1832 - **Population**: 25,329 (2016 Census, urban centre and locality); 27,233 (2021 Census, urban centre and locality) - **Postal Code**: 6280 - **UN/LOCODE**: AUBUS - **WOEID**: 1100870 - **Geonames ID**: 2075265 - **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -1563275 - **Freebase ID**: /m/03n6ww - **VIAF ID**: 145467532 - **Musicbrainz Area ID**: bcf9e579-c469-403c-966b-de59117595fc - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n84112359 - **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007567189505171 - **Worldcat Entities ID**: E39PBJppvDTFKpqr79t9Fjrpfq - **Administrative Status**: Capital of City of Busselton; located in Western Australia - **Twin City**: Sugito (Japan) - **Website**: http://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/ - **Wikipedia Languages**: ar, arz, ceb, ckb, de, en, eo, es, et, eu, fa, fi, fr, ga, he, hy, it, ka, lt, mg, nl, pl, ru, simple, sv, tr, ur - **Sitelink Count**: 30 - **Australian Statistical Geography 2011 ID**: 5004, UCL512002, SSC50116, ILOC50700401 - **Australian Statistical Geography 2016 ID**: UCL512002 - **Australian Statistical Geography 2021 ID**: UCL512002 ## FAQs **What type of administrative area is Busselton?** Busselton is classified as a city and serves as the administrative centre of the City of Busselton local government area in the South West region of Western Australia. **When was Busselton established?** Busselton was established in 1832, making it one of the older settlements in Western Australia's South West region. **What is the population of Busselton?** According to the 2021 Australian Census, Busselton had a population of 27,233 residents in its urban centre and locality. The 2016 Census recorded 25,329 residents. **What is Busselton's relationship with Sugito?** Busselton is twinned with Sugito in Japan, establishing an international sister city relationship between the two municipalities. **What is the postal code for Busselton?** The postal code for Busselton is 6280. **What identification codes are associated with Busselton?** Busselton has multiple identification codes including WOEID 1100870, Geonames ID 2075265, UN/LOCODE AUBUS, VIAF ID 145467532, Freebase ID /m/03n6ww, Musicbrainz Area ID bcf9e579-c469-403c-966b-de59117595fc, and Library of Congress Authority ID n84112359. **What is the elevation of Busselton?** Busselton sits at approximately 4 metres above sea level. ## Why It Matters Busselton holds significant importance as a regional centre in Western Australia's South West, serving as the administrative hub for the City of Busselton which encompasses the surrounding region. The city's establishment in 1832 makes it one of the earliest European settlements in the South West, playing a foundational role in the development of the region. Its population growth from 25,329 in 2016 to 27,233 in 2021 reflects its increasing significance as a regional centre and lifestyle destination. The city's iconic jetty represents a major tourist attraction and historical landmark that defines Busselton's character and contributes to its regional identity. The twinning relationship with Sugito in Japan demonstrates Busselton's international connections and cultural exchange initiatives. From an administrative perspective, Busselton's role as the capital of the City of Busselton local government area makes it essential for regional governance, service delivery, and coordination. Its multiple statistical geography identifiers across the 2011, 2016, and 2021 Australian Census periods indicate its consistent recognition as a significant urban centre within the national statistical framework. The city's location in the South West region positions it as a key centre between Perth and the southwestern tip of Australia, contributing to regional economic development, tourism, and community services for residents of the surrounding area. ## Notable For - **Oldest Jetty in Australia**: Busselton features one of Australia's longest wooden jetties, a landmark structure that defines the city's identity - **Sister City Relationship**: Twinned with Sugito in Japan, representing international cultural and administrative connections - **Regional Administrative Centre**: Serves as the capital of the City of Busselton local government area - **Historical Settlement**: Established in 1832, making it one of the earliest settlements in Western Australia's South West region - **Multiple Language Coverage**: Wikipedia articles exist in 26 different languages, reflecting international interest and relevance - **Census Recognition**: Consistently tracked across multiple Australian Census periods (2011, 2016, 2021) with specific statistical geography identifiers - **Comprehensive Identification**: Associated with numerous international identification systems including VIAF, Geonames, Freebase, Musicbrainz, and Library of Congress ## Body ### History and Establishment Busselton was established in 1832, marking its place as one of the earliest European settlements in the South West region of Western Australia. The city's founding came during the early period of European exploration and settlement in Western Australia, when the colony was expanding beyond the initial Swan River Colony. The settlement was named after John Bussell, a prominent early settler in the region, reflecting the colonial naming conventions of the era. The city's establishment created the foundation for what would become a significant regional centre in the South West. Over the nearly two centuries since its founding, Busselton has grown from a small settlement into a thriving city that serves as the administrative, commercial, and cultural hub for the surrounding region. ### Geography and Location Busselton is situated in the South West region of Western Australia at coordinates latitude -33.647777777778° and longitude 115.34583333333°. The city sits at an elevation of approximately 4 metres above sea level, characteristic of its coastal location. The city is located within the City of Busselton local government area and serves as its administrative centre. The postal code for Busselton is 6280, which covers the urban centre and surrounding locality. Geographically, the city occupies a position that places it within the South West land division of Western Australia, a region known for its Mediterranean climate, agricultural output, and natural attractions including forests, coastline, and wine regions. ### Demographics and Population The population of Busselton has shown steady growth over recent census periods. According to the 2016 Australian Census, the urban centre and locality had a population of 25,329 residents. By the 2021 Census, this figure had increased to 27,233 residents, representing population growth of approximately 7.5% over the five-year period. The demographic data is collected through the Australian Bureau of Statistics using specific statistical geography identifiers. Busselton is identified under multiple census geographic units including the Urban Centre and Locality (UCL) code UCL512002, with additional statistical codes for different census collection and analysis purposes. ### Administration and Governance Busselton serves as the capital of the City of Busselton, a local government area that administers the city and surrounding region. The City of Busselton is responsible for local governance, service delivery, infrastructure management, and community development within its jurisdiction. The city's status as the administrative centre places it at the heart of regional governance for the South West. The municipal administration operates from facilities within Busselton, coordinating services including town planning, waste management, community services, infrastructure maintenance, and local economic development initiatives. The City of Busselton website (http://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/) serves as the primary digital interface for council services and information. ### International Connections Busselton maintains a twinning relationship with Sugito in Japan, establishing an official sister city connection between the two municipalities. This relationship facilitates cultural exchange, trade opportunities, and people-to-people connections between the communities. The twinning with Sugito reflects Busselton's international engagement and recognition of the importance of global connections for a regional city. The city has also achieved international recognition through its identification in numerous global knowledge systems. The VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) ID 145467532 links Busselton to international bibliographic and authority records, while the Musicbrainz area ID bcf9e579-c469-403c-966b-de59117595fc identifies the city in music industry databases. ### Identification and Reference Systems Busselton is catalogued across multiple international identification and reference systems, reflecting its recognition in global knowledge bases: The WOEID (Where On Earth Identifier) 1100870 provides a unique identifier in Yahoo's geographic database. The Geonames ID 2075265 connects the city to the Geonames geographical database, while the GNS (Geographical Names System) unique feature ID -1563275 identifies it in the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's geographic names database. The Freebase ID /m/03n6ww links Busselton to Google's structured knowledge base, and the Worldcat Entities ID E39PBJppvDTFKpqr79t9Fjrpfq connects it to Worldcat, the world's largest library network. The Library of Congress Authority ID n84112359 provides the city's identification in the Library of Congress's authority files, while the National Library of Israel J9U ID 987007567189505171 links it to Israeli national library systems. The UN/LOCODE AUBUS identifies Busselton in the United Nations location code system for trade and transport, facilitating its recognition in international logistics and shipping contexts. ### Wikipedia and Multilingual Coverage Busselton has extensive Wikipedia coverage with articles in 26 different languages, indicating significant international interest and relevance. The languages range from major world languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese) to smaller language communities (Esperanto, Basque, Lithuanian, Estonian, and others). This multilingual coverage demonstrates Busselton's recognition beyond Australia as a place of interest. The English Wikipedia article titled "Busselton" serves as the primary article, while the commons category "Busselton, Western Australia" collects media files related to the city. The sitelink count of 30 indicates the number of Wikipedia language editions linking to the article. ### Australian Statistical Geography Busselton is identified through multiple Australian Bureau of Statistics geographic codes across different census years. For the 2011 Census, the city was identified by codes 5004, UCL512002, SSC50116, and ILOC50700401. The 2016 Census used UCL512002, and the 2021 Census continued with UCL512002 as the primary identifier for the urban centre and locality. These consistent identifiers across census periods allow for longitudinal analysis of demographic trends and facilitate research into population changes, urban development, and regional planning. ### Notable Features and Characteristics The city is characterised by several distinctive features that define its identity. The Busselton Jetty is a prominent landmark, extending into Geographe Bay and representing one of the most significant coastal structures in the region. The page banner image (Busselton_banner_pier.jpg) and the main image (BusseltonJetty1_gobeirne.jpg) on Wikimedia Commons reflect the importance of this structure to the city's visual identity. The elevation of 4 metres above sea level places Busselton in a low-lying coastal position, characteristic of its location on the Swan Coastal Plain. This geography influences local climate, vegetation, and land use patterns. ### Category Associations Busselton is associated with several category systems that organise information about the city and its residents. The topic's main category is Category:Busselton on Wikimedia Commons, which collects media files. The category for people born there is Q32673630, while the category of associated people is Category:People from Busselton. These category associations facilitate research into notable individuals from Busselton and allow for organised collection of related content across knowledge platforms. ### Additional Reference Sources The city is referenced in several authoritative encyclopaedic sources. The Encyclopaedia Britannica online entry (place/Busselton) provides general reference information about the city. The Yale LUX ID (place/4a689fed-800d-4212-a53b-45ea2bbb25e7) identifies Busselton in Yale University's geographic knowledge system. The Curlie ID (Regional/Oceania/Australia/Western_Australia/Localities/B/Busselton/) provides directory information within the Curlie web directory, while the Who's On First ID 101936965 identifies the city in the Who's On First geographic database. The snarc_id of "22 BC" appears to be a specific identifier in a particular reference system, though its context is not fully detailed in the source material. ## References 1. [Source](http://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC50227) 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. MusicBrainz 5. [Source](https://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/UCL512002) 6. [Source](https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/UCL512002) 7. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0 8. GeoNames 9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/au.htm)