Gelorup is a suburb of Bunbury in the Southwest region. It is located approximately 164 kilometres from the Perth CBD covering an area of 24.724 square kilometres. Less than two hours’ drive south of Perth, Gelorup is at the gateway to the Southwest wine and surf areas of Busselton and Margaret River. The heart of Busselton is only a 30-minute drive south, whilst Margaret River will take just over an hour.
If you love the country life and like the idea of big acreage blocks, then Gelorup is the perfect destination to settle down in. The peaceful suburb is in close proximity to the panoramic Ferguson Valley where views of lush green rolling hills, boutique wineries, craft breweries and world class food awaits.
Living in Gelorup is the best of both worlds – surrounded by nature with wide open spaces and lots of outdoor adventures to be had, coupled with all the modern-day amenities within arms’ reach. Gelorup has its own community centre, library, liquor store, skate park and sporting facilities, with plenty more within the Bunbury town centre, and neighbouring suburb Dalyellup.
Bunbury has plenty to offer Gelorup locals with shops, beaches, quality health care facilities, a rich and diverse arts culture, a buzzing entertainment hub with an extensive events calendar, and exceptional restaurants, cafes and small bars, all within easy reach. For daily groceries and necessities, residents are closest to Dalyellup Shopping Centre which offers a Woolworths, a variety of fast food shops, a 24/7 fitness centre, a pharmacy, bakery, newsagency and much more.
Gelorup caters well for families with plenty of private and public, primary and secondary schools close by. Within Gelorup itself is Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School which provides kindergarten, primary and secondary education. Other schools in neighbouring suburbs include Dalyellup College, Bunbury Baptist College, Dalyellup Primary School and Tuart Forest Primary School all within a 2-kilometre distance. Tertiary education is available at Bunbury’s Edith Cowan University campus and South Regional Tafe.
The population of Gelorup is estimated to be 2,299. Couples without children make up 51% of the population, followed by couples with children at 44.5%. Single parent families make up 4.5%.
Annual growth of the suburb is sitting at 14.7%. Based on settled sales as of 16 February 2023, the median land price in the suburb is $277,500 (reiwa.com.au).
As of 16 February 2023, there are 12 land lots available in Gelorup with approximately 136 lots available in nearby suburbs (domain.com.au).
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