Home builders in Busselton & Margaret River
Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River — 3 suburbs mapped across 2 planning schemes.
Busselton & Margaret River suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | R-Code density | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busselton | Residential | R15–R60 | Mapped |
| Dunsborough | Residential, Rural, Urban development | R2–R80 | Mapped |
| Margaret River | Residential, Rural | R5–R60 | Mapped |
Reading the table
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 82 km² between them — Margaret River is the largest at 61 km² and Busselton the smallest at 4.5 km².
Questions about building in Busselton & Margaret River
Which council approves building work in Busselton & Margaret River?
2: Busselton and Dunsborough with City of Busselton; Margaret River with Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Busselton & Margaret River?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Busselton & Margaret River suburbs: Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River.
What planning zones apply across Busselton & Margaret River?
3: Residential, Rural residential and Urban development. Widest range: Dunsborough, at 3.
What R-codes apply in Busselton & Margaret River?
Busselton R15–R60, Dunsborough R2–R80, Margaret River R5–R60.
Lodge with: Busselton and Dunsborough with City of Busselton (Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 21); Margaret River with Shire of Augusta-Margaret River (Augusta-margaret River Local Planning Scheme No. 1). Read 2026-09-14.