East Bunbury, Western Australia

East Bunbury is a suburb of Bunbury, Western Australia, located 4 km southeast of the city center. It is part of the City of Bunbury and is home to the Bunbury Passenger Terminal, the terminus of the South Western Railway and the Transwa Australind service.

 Districts 
The 2 districts are Rathmines and Wollaston. Rathmines is the northern part of East Bunbury, mostly residential, with homes built after the 1960s. It is named after Reverend Joseph Withers, who settled in the area in the 1860s. Wollaston is the southern part, mainly residential with some light industrial areas. It is named after Reverend John Ramsden Wollaston, an early settler and chaplain. A church was built alongside it which contains the graves of some of the Bunbury area's pioneers.

 Geography 
East Bunbury has a diverse population, with notable Italian Australian heritage (7.2%). The suburb has a mix of residential, trade, retail, and service industries.

 Facilities 
Bunbury Forum is a major shopping center that opened in 1980. Schools there include Cooinda Primary School, Bunbury Catholic College, and St Mark's Anglican Church (established in 1842).

 Transport 
The Australind train service connects East Bunbury to Perth, with two daily departures and arrivals. The TransBunbury bus service connects East Bunbury to the city center, with a travel time of 15-20 minutes. Bus travel is free for those with a valid train ticket.