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Carbunup River

About Carbunup River

Situated about 15 kilometres west southwest of Busselton, this townsite was declared as Carbunup in 1926. It is named after the nearby river of this name, and the name was changed to Carbunup River in 1958. to avoid confusion with Carbarup, a townsite in the Mount Barker region Carbunup is an Aboriginal place name that has been variously said to mean "place of a kindly stream", "place of cormorants" and "place of the stinkwood thicket".

Life in Carbarup River

Carbarup River is a small town providing residents with a peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle. There are a couple of cafes and a general store, however residents rely off the surrounding suburbs for shopping centres and schools. Carbarup is also home to Discover Deadly, which is a unique educational experience home to over 30 different species of reptile and amphibian.

Carbunup River quick stats

  • Postcode

    6280

  • Population

    116

  • Local government

    Busselton

Suburb prices

Median price data last updated 8 January 2026 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending March 2026
Source: Landgate/REIWA

Buy

$950,000

  • 4BR

    $950K

Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA

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Nearby schools

Cape Naturaliste College Secondary Government 5.7km
Vasse Primary School Primary Government 5.9km
West Busselton Primary School Primary Government 12.6km
Cornerstone Christian College Ltd Combined Non-government 12.8km
Busselton Senior High School Secondary Government 13.4km
Geographe Primary School Primary Government 13.4km
Geographe Education Support Centre Combined Specialist 13.4km
St Mary Mackillop College Combined Non-government 13.7km
Dunsborough Primary School Primary Government 13.7km
Our Lady Of The Cape Primary School Primary Non-government 14.6km

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