Bunbury at a glance
4,440
People
$870,000
Median sale
$620/wk
Median rent
3.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Bunbury › Simpson Ave
$875,000
Last sold
13 June 2025
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1,059 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$875,000
13 June 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bunbury (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,504/m² of land (n=33). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Bunbury at a glance
4,440
People
$870,000
Median sale
$620/wk
Median rent
3.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bunbury
+0.6%
Median sale
Suburb $870,000
-0.03 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.71%
Suburb median $870,000 from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 1,059 m² — that is not official geometry. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $620/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 1,059 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Bunbury at a glance
4,440
People
$870,000
Median sale
$620/wk
Median rent
3.71%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 23 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Summit Realty South WestImagine waking to breathtaking ocean views from a home you've transformed into your personal masterpiece! Nestled on a rare 1059sqm block just 750m from Back Beach, 36 Simpson Avenue offers an extraordinary chance for renovators, dreamers, and investors alike. This solid four bedroom, one bathroom home is primed for a modern makeover, appealing to families craving a coastal lifestyle, astute buyers seeking to add value, or those desiring a standout property in one of Bunbury's most coveted streets. With its proximity to the vibrant café strip, award winning restaurants, great schools and shopping, this sought after location delivers convenience and charm in equal measure.
Step inside to discover a layout brimming with potential: a sunken formal lounge with large windows framing the ocean, a formal dining area, and a spacious main living room warmed by a wood fireplace. The large kitchen offers ample storage and bench space, ready to be reimagined as the heart of the home. Four generous sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility, while the main bathroom features a double sink and shower/bath combo. A separate large home office with storage can be used for running a small business, working from home or for your own gym area. Outside, the expansive block invites possibilities-think lush gardens or a stylish outdoor entertaining area to soak in the coastal ambiance. Whether you move in now or renovate to unlock its full potential, this property is a rare gem waiting for your vision.
Don't miss your chance to secure this solid coastal haven-contact Exclusive Selling Agent Tim Cooper today to arrange your viewing.
PROPERTY FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE
4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Expansive 1059sqm block
Sunken formal lounge with large windows showcasing stunning ocean views
Formal dining area ideal for entertaining
Spacious main living area with cozy wood fireplace
Large kitchen with abundant storage and bench space
Spacious main bathroom with double sink and shower/bath
Laundry with double sink, second shower, and built-in storage
Large separate home office with additional storage space
Large fenced backyard
2 3m x 3m lockable garden sheds on cement slabs
Gated private access to Irwin Reserve
LOCATION FEATURES NEARBY
Bunbury Back Beach – 750m
Bunbury Senior Highschool – 800m
The Hollow Pub – 1.2km
Bunbury Primary School – 1.6km
Bunbury CBD – 1.6km
Built: 1976
Land size: 1059sqm
Land rates: $2916.15 approx. P/YR
Zoning: R20 (possibility to subdivide - subject to shire approval)
Listing description written by Tim Cooper, Summit Realty South West — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.