Every great city has a story, and Bunbury's next chapter is waiting to be written - together.

We've been listening. Now we're checking we got it right. This is an exciting milestone in the Brighter Together journey. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas, priorities and vision for Bunbury during our community engagement in 2025. Nearly 450 people joined us at pop-up events, and close to 1,300 residents shared their priorities through the MARKYT Community Scorecard. Your voices have shaped what comes next.

Using everything we heard, we've developed a draft vision and focus areas for the Council Plan 2026 - 2036 - and now we're inviting our community to review them.

Western Australia's Most Connected Coastal City.

People and ideas connect in Bunbury, home to natural coastal beauty and a vibrant city heart. Our culturally rich regional capital is supported by a diverse economy, inclusive urban planning and strong community connections.

This vision, and the five focus areas that sit beneath it, have been built directly around what you told us - your love of Bunbury's natural environment and coastal lifestyle, and your priorities around housing, city centre revitalisation, infrastructure, transport and connectivity.

Our Homes - A connected city needs homes for everyone

We’re working to ensure Bunbury offers a diverse mix of housing options to meet the needs of a growing and changing community. This includes unlocking City-owned land for residential development and supporting well-planned growth through implementation of the Local Planning Strategy. By increasing housing choice and affordability, we aim to create inclusive neighbourhoods where people can live, connect and thrive.

Our City Centre – Where our region comes together

Our City Centre is the cultural and economic heart of the South West. Through thoughtful planning and design, we are shaping a centre that reflects Bunbury’s role as a regional capital. We are also driving development and activation through coordinated urban growth, place-based initiatives and cultural programming - creating a vibrant, welcoming destination for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Our Environment – Protecting what makes Bunbury, Bunbury

We are committed to protecting and enhancing Bunbury’s unique natural environment for current and future generations. This includes managing coastal assets to reduce the impacts of erosion and inundation, expanding and maintaining the urban tree canopy to support liveability and climate resilience, and addressing contaminated sites through planned assessment and remediation.

Our Economy – Connecting people to opportunity

A strong local economy supports a thriving community. We are focused on making Bunbury a business-friendly city by simplifying processes and improving the experience of working with the City. At the same time, we are strengthening Bunbury’s position as a regional hub for investment and employment, encouraging economic growth and creating opportunities for local people and businesses.

Our Organisation – Earning trust through delivery

We are committed to delivering for our community through strong leadership, financial management and effective operations. This includes sustainable asset management, improved project delivery, and ongoing digital transformation. We also prioritise clear communication, meaningful community engagement, and strong advocacy to build trust, transparency and confidence in how we serve the Bunbury community.

We want to make sure the draft vision and focus areas accurately reflect what our community shared - that we're focused on the right priorities, and that the direction is clear and resonates with Bunbury people.

Before the Council Plan is finalised and presented to Council for endorsement, we'd love to hear from you.

Have your say by Monday 8 June 2026.

Thank you for being part of shaping Bunbury's future. This is what Brighter Together looks like.