Demography and Planning
Demography and Planning 2006
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DEMOGRAPHY AND PLANNING - 2006 CONTENTS
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BACKGROUND
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The Shire of Busselton The Vasse Region
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 Local Rural Planning Strategy Busselton Urban Growth Strategy Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy Town Planning Scheme Review
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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
Census 2001 Selected Statistics Resident Population Population Projections
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DEVELOPMENT PROFILE
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4.1 4.2 4.3
Building Summary Development Summary Subdivision Summary
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TOURISM SUMMARY
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5.1 5.2
Tourist Accommodation Statistics 2004 Estimates Visitor Summary 2004-2005
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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BACKGROUND Land use in the Shire is predominantly rural and agricultural, with significant areas of State Forest and National Park. Local industry includes tourism, manufacturing, dairying, beef production, vegetable production and viticulture for wine production.
This information paper is published annually by the Shire of Busselton to provide current data to ratepayers, residents, business proprietors, tourist operators, consultants, statutory authorities, and others requiring information about demographic change, projected population increase, planning and development in the Shire.
The Shire has a diverse agricultural sector that makes a considerable, and often understated, contribution to the State’s economy, particularly in relation to the total value added (TVA) impact of agriculture, estimated at $140 million in 1996/19974th highest in the State (Source: ABS).
The information included is gathered from a variety of sources including the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other local authorities, and is in some cases modified to take into account more recent and/or more reliable data. The majority of demographic data is sourced from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing as the 2006 Census data will not be available till mid-2007.
Milk production has the highest gross value of agricultural production (GVAP) of all commodities in the Shire accounting for an estimated 33 percent of all farm output in 1999/2000, while cattle sales accounted for 15 percent, vegetables 9 percent, hay 11 percent, and grapes 19 percent. The total crops value is estimated at almost 50 percent of GVAP.
The Shire has attempted to ensure that the information included is correct at the time of publication and does not accept responsibility for any errors that may arise. Accordingly, where estimates are included, discretion should be used in their application and the relevant agency should be consulted to confirm current data.
The Shire’s GVAP has increased from $23 million in 1982/83 to $62 million in 1999/2000. The value of all agricultural commodities in 2000/01 was $77.8 million which was 3% of the State’s total (Source: Agriculture WA and ABS).
The information is updated from time to time during the year as more recent or accurate data becomes available. 1.1
Much of this rise in the contribution of agriculture can be attributed to the growth of the wine industry that has a very high TVA per dollar of GVAP (Source: Agriculture WA).
The Shire of Busselton
The municipality of the Shire of Busselton is located in the extreme southwest of Western Australia and comprises an area of 1,454 km2.
It is notable that over 50% of wine producing members of the Margaret River Wine Industry Association are located in the Shire of Busselton. This again highlights the importance of Busselton Shire in relation to TVA production in the region and more specifically to the Margaret River Appellation (wine region).
The principal urban settlement is Busselton, which is approximately 220 kilometres by road south of Perth. Busselton Regional Airport services the South West Region with passenger air services to Perth. Regular bus and combined bus/rail services to Perth and other parts of Western Australia are also available.
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The Shire is one of the State’s most popular tourist and holiday destinations due to its mild climate, attractive coastline, country lifestyle and world-class wine and surf. In 2001/02 the ABS estimated that tourism takings totaled over $20.5 million, 5.4% of the State’s total.
estimated to be 33,600 by the ABS. This increased to 39,235 in 2005 according to the ABS. The growing residential housing market and the tourism construction market are leading to the development of businesses to service the building industry, and the increasing population is supporting development of the retail and commercial sectors. Two additional shopping centres have opened in Busselton in the past two years and applications for retail floor space are continuing.
The desirable lifestyle and holiday opportunities available in the Shire have created a high rate of growth and development over the past 10 years. This characteristic is shared with the adjacent Shire of Augusta-Margaret River and is likely to continue over the next 25 years.
Wholesale and retail trade has taken over from agriculture as the dominant area of employment; and manufacturing, recreation, personal and other services have steadily increased along with the tourist industry.
The Shire is therefore establishing programmes to manage growth and development to ensure that the demands placed on the Shire’s resources are met in an orderly and sustainable manner and the attractive characteristics of the area are maintained. The Shire has formulated a Biodiversity Incentives Strategy that provides incentives to landowners to voluntarily agree to conserve remnant vegetation which has high biodiversity values and Council adopted an Environment Strategy in 2004. 1.2
The Vasse Region
The Vasse Region is a sub-region of the Southwest Region and comprises the Shires of Busselton and Augusta-Margaret River, an area of 3,697 km2. The region is well known for its wide range of natural attributes, with areas of high conservation value important to both heritage and tourism. Its soils and climate have been demonstrated to be suitable for viticulture and an important wine making industry has developed. The region experienced dramatic growth in the 1980’s and has continued to sustain an average annual growth rate of approximately 5% over the past ten years. The 2001 population of the region is
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
not have discretion to approve an activity in a particular zone. The process involves the State Government and the community and typically takes twelve to eighteen months or more to complete.
The Shire's town planning department is responsible for co-coordinating the growth and form of the municipality. This is achieved by the planning of residential subdivisions, commercial centres, tourist development, industrial and agricultural development, and recreation areas. It does this by assessing development, rezoning and subdivision applications and formulating policies and strategies to guide future development and conservation outcomes.
Fees are payable to cover administration, assessment and advertising costs in accordance with the Town Planning (Local Government Planning Fees) Regulations. The Shire's town planning area has extensive delegated authority from the Council to determine applications without the requirement for referral to Council for a decision. However, large scale or controversial projects are considered by the Council after advertising. All Council meetings are open and may be attended by anyone interested in the matters listed on the agenda.
Planning approval is required for most development projects. Persons seeking planning approval are required to complete a Development Application form, submit prescribed fees, suitable plans and supporting information and justification where necessary.
The growth of the Shire creates many planning issues that require investigation and resolution. The Planning area is currently involved in a range of projects, including:
Depending on the scale and nature of the proposal, there may be extensive consultation with the community, relevant Government and servicing agencies and other stakeholders. If planning approval is granted, it is usually subject to a range of conditions that must be met before the issue of the building license or prior to occupation of the completed development. All development is subject to a final inspection, following which a “Permit to Use” will be issued if all conditions have been satisfactorily complied with. Subdivision applications are determined by the WA Planning Commission however the Shire has a significant referral role in stating its position on the proposal, based on town planning scheme provisions and planning policy. Application forms and policy information can be obtained at the Shire office or from the WA Planning Commission office in Bunbury. Town Planning Scheme amendments e.g. rezonings are necessary when Council does
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Implementation of District Planning Scheme No. 20, 1999;
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Formulation of Local Commercial and Tourism Planning Strategies as components of the Shire's broader Local Planning Strategy;
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Review of District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 over the next 3-5 years;
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Implementation of the Dunsborough Townscape Plan and Busselton Town Centre Guide Plan;
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Review of the Busselton Urban Growth Strategy; and
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Formulation and review of various Structure Plans and Development Guide Plans.
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Other major projects include planning for Vasse-Newtown, Airport North, Ambergate North and Dunsborough Lakes, which involve all departments of the Shire in conjunction with various other Government and servicing agencies.
in physical, social and economic terms and for the orderly and economic development and optimum use of it’s land and other resources, consistent with the conservation of important natural and man-made features, and to do so in such a way that the likely needs and aspirations of the people of the Shire, the region and the State will be provided for and realised;
The community is encouraged to be actively involved in the planning of the Shire. The Shire advertises development and rezoning proposals weekly in a newspaper circulating within the Shire and information is available at the Shire office. If you are considering purchasing a property, it is strongly suggested that you make use of the Shire’s Property Settlement Inquiry System to gain current information on rates, planning, engineering, health and building details that may influence your decision, and which will inform you of some of the restrictions on the use of land.
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To provide a comprehensive planning instrument for the Shire that is clear and explicit but which provides flexibility in its application;
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To provide a resourceful guide to: a. The Council in the preparation of development guide plans; b. Public authorities in respect to the likely future needs of the Shire; c. The private sector in terms of future development opportunities and requirements; and d. The community in respect of the manner in which the effects of growth and change are proposed to be managed;
Should you have general enquiries (not requiring a specific member of the Planning Department) the telephone number to contact is 9781 0469. 2.1 District Town Planning Scheme No. 20, 1999
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To ensure that rational decisions are made with regard to land use and that the assessment and classification of land resources on the basis of capacity and suitability are an essential facet of the planning process;
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To facilitate the provision of public amenities and community support services consistent with the development and growth of the Shire;
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To ensure the growth and development of the Shire occurs in a way that preserves existing environmental qualities and minimises adverse environmental impacts;
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To ensure that existing and future residents enjoy a range of attractive
District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 was gazetted on September 7, 1999 following many years of community consultation including assessment by the WA Planning Commission. The Scheme is the statutory local planning instrument that the Shire uses to guide its determination of land use and development proposals. It is also used to regulate unauthorised or illegal land uses in conjunction with the Planning and Development Act 2005. The objectives of the Scheme are: 1.
To provide for the development and betterment of the Shire of Busselton
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living environments and have access to the widest possible range of services and amenities; 8.
To protect and enhance areas within the Shire identified as being of significant environmental value;
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To encourage the conservation and extraction of geological resources so as to prevent sterilisation of known resources by inappropriate development; and
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To generally implement and reflect the various local and regional policies and strategies.
The Strategy provides a guide for land use and development of rural land and has been formulated as a component of the information required to prepare the Shire's Local Planning Strategy and review of the Town Planning Scheme. The Strategy also reflects the changing environmental, demographic, economic and policy trends in the Shire. A range of strategies and policies are promoted that will guide more sustainable land use, development, subdivision and decision making generally in the rural areas of the Shire. The Strategy addresses strategic land use planning matters relevant to the rural areas of the Shire with a view to achieving the following objectives:
The Scheme comprises a text and map that identify the various zones, reserves and other areas of the Shire and indicate the uses appropriate on each parcel of land.
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Local Rural Planning Strategy, 2006
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The Shire has experienced significant growth and change in relation to land use and development within its rural areas over the past 15-20 years. This change has coincided with ongoing pressure to subdivide rural land for a range of agricultural and other land uses, resulting in development of some of the tourist and lifestyle related uses in rural areas. Policy outcomes have also continued development beyond that anticipated in the early 1990s.
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The Strategy, which replaces the 1993 Rural Strategy, was adopted by Council in December 2006 and requires the endorsement of the WAPC. It seeks to establish land use principles for the rural areas of the Shire that provide a balance between natural, agricultural and human values. The Strategy is a foundation for land use planning over strategic time frames and establishes appropriate visions for the Shire's rural areas.
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Maintenance of the unique rural, natural and landscape character and values of the Shire. Protection and management of natural resources. Protection of the commercial viability of agricultural land and land use. Minimisation of the potential for conflict between agricultural and nonagricultural uses in rural areas. Ensuring consistency with the objectives and policies of the Scheme and relevant State Planning Policies. Identifying and determining a sustainable and compatible role for non-agricultural uses, particularly tourist uses within the rural areas. Achieving consistency in local and regional decision-making and planning frameworks, with a view to incorporating outcomes into the Shire's Local Planning Strategy. Providing a guide for future land use, zoning, subdivision and development in the rural areas of the Shire based on the above objectives.
Accordingly, the Strategy ensures more sustainable rural planning outcomes for the Shire in accordance with the Council's Strategic Plan.
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2.4 Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy, 2003
Busselton Urban Growth Strategy
The Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy was adopted in 1998 and reviewed in 2003. It applies to the scenic, narrow coastal strip stretching from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin and generally inland to Bussell Highway.
The accommodation of the Shire’s rapidly increasing population has required considerable expansion of both Busselton and Dunsborough, resulting in a constantly changing urban form. Further urban development pressure is anticipated in the longer term with the Shire’s population forecast to be almost 35,000 by 2011.
Combined with both open and protected sandy beaches, diverse vegetation and a rich mosaic of rural landscapes and land uses, the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge provides a wide range of outstanding opportunities for agriculture, recreation, lifestyle, tourism and commercial activity.
Accommodating this population growth in a manner that retains the distinct urban form and character of the two town sites while providing a high quality urban lifestyle represents a challenge to decision-makers and the development industry alike.
Rapid growth and change in the LeeuwinNaturaliste Ridge policy area have provided benefits to increasing numbers of residents and visitors. They have also resulted in increasing land use conflict and opposing views on management of natural and economic resources and the level of change that will be acceptable.
The opportunity to provide a framework and long term planning direction for Busselton has been recognised by the Shire and is being pursued through implementation of the Busselton Urban Growth Strategy. This strategy identifies those areas most suitable to accommodate urban growth based on providing a suitable and sustainable urban form. The timing, environmental, servicing, land use and other issues relevant to facilitating urban development will also be important determinants in identifying expansion areas.
In light of these pressures for change, the WA Planning Commission and the Shire’s of Augusta-Margaret River and Busselton agreed that a clear and more certain strategic tool was needed. It was recognised that a regional planning approach was required in order to protect the unique ecological, social and landscape values of the policy area.
This will enable the Shire, the WA Planning Commission, government and servicing authorities, and the development industry to confidently proceed with accommodating urban growth within an established framework in a manner consistent with the unique character of Busselton.
As a result, the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge Planning Review was conducted as a cooperative effort between the WA Planning Commission and the two Shires. It has resulted in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy to provide clear direction on future land use within the policy area.
The Strategy will be reviewed in conjunction with the Dunsborough Structure Plan during formulation of the Shire's local Settlement Planning Strategy.
The purpose of the Policy is to provide the strategic planning framework for the policy area for the next 30 years by providing greater vision, guidance and certainty of land use.
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provide for more sustainable development outcomes and reflect the Shire's Strategic Plan. This requires analysis of community needs and the formulation of strategy, policy and town planning scheme outcomes that guide land use and the form of development over strategic time frames (5-50 years). It requires a balance between retention of the character and lifestyle values of the Shire and management of the high rate of demographic change.
It promotes sustainable development, conservation, and land and resource management. It seeks to provide assistance to those managing land use change, enable greater consistency between the two Shires, give clear regionallevel advice to proponents of development, and provide a reference to guide development and conservation by improving the information available to the community. The objectives of the Policy are to: •
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This is a significant initiative involving formulation of a 'Local Planning Strategy' leading to a new District Town Planning Scheme over a 3-5 year time frame.
Conserve and enhance the special benefits arising from landscape elements of the region. Respect and conserve its outstanding natural and cultural heritage and environmental values. Cater for population growth consistent with the objectives of the Policy and provide a range of settlement options located to enhance the economic, social and environmental functions, while promoting quality and innovation in urban design and built form. Protect agricultural land for its economic, landscape, tourism, and social values. Encourage a mix of compatible land uses while separating conflicting uses. Facilitate a robust, diverse and sustainable economy. Foster a sense of community and creativity.
Achievement of sustainable outcomes will require an increased focus on strategy preparation and the Scheme review during this period. For the development industry this means that, while applications for rezoning and development guide plans etc will be processed within statutory time frames, they will not be given priority over strategic planning tasks. Scheme amendments more appropriately dealt with by the review are also likely to be deferred to be addressed in this process. The Local Planning Strategy will involve the formulation of a number of strategies and policy outcomes that will inform the Scheme review. These will include strategies relating to settlement and housing, transport, commerce, tourism, environment and rural land use.
2.5 Town Planning Scheme Review
It should be noted that the Shire has experienced one of the highest ongoing rates of population growth in regional Australia - almost 5% average annual growth since 1981. In conjunction with increasing complexity in the planning process this requires a high priority to be placed on strategic planning if the Shire's decision-making is to be consistent with community needs and expectations.
It is clear that the rate of demographic change and development in the Shire of Busselton and in the region will not diminish in the short term and that many of the Shire's policies and strategies will require review or replacement in order to remain valid and useful. One of the Shire's roles is to formulate and review planning statute and policy to
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Once the Local Planning Strategy has been formulated, the Scheme provisions and associated land use (zoning) outcomes can be confidently addressed with a view to ensuring appropriate economic, environmental and socio-cultural outcomes for residents of, and visitors to, the Shire.
At each stage of the review the public and other stakeholders will be provided with the opportunity to contribute to the formulation of strategies and Scheme outcomes via an extensive community consultation process.
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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE This trend is not typical as Australia’s population is aging so rapidly that by 2050 almost a quarter of Australians will be retired.
3.1 Census 2001 The Census of Population and Housing provides a 'snapshot' of the Australian population and provides a wealth of socio-economic and demographic information. Census data has a wide range of applications across the community, business and government sectors, as well as for research. It is essential for informed decision making.
Of the total Shire population, approximately 66% was located in the town of Busselton, with a population of approximately 15,400 persons in 2001, an increase of 3,830. This confirms that the town of Busselton is one of the fastest growing country towns that are not regional centres.
The 1996 and 2001 Census data confirm that the Shire is one of the fastest growing non-metropolitan Local Governments in the State, growing by 3,566 persons between 1991 and 1996, and 5,179 between 1996 and 2001.
The Dunsborough urban area also achieved a healthy growth rate, increasing by 870 persons to 2,970 persons. Surprisingly, the ratio of unoccupied private dwellings in Dunsborough continues to be significant, at approximately 45% of the total number of dwellings. The Shire’s ratio of unoccupied dwellings is approximately 24%, which is very high in comparison to the rest of Western Australia.
The 2001 permanent resident population has been estimated at 23,337 by the ABS, an increase of 28.5% during the inter-censal period. At this rate, the Shire may achieve a population of 29,000 persons by 2006. In percentage terms, the Shire's average annual growth rate of around 4-5% since 1981 was well above the State average of 1.5%.
The total rural population was approximately 4,357 persons in 2001. This marginal increase from 1996 may be a result of changes to collector district boundaries, but it also reflects a trend for dwellings in rural residential areas such as Commonage to be used as holiday homes, and are therefore not occupied in winter when the Census is taken. Only 19% of the total Shire population resided in rural localities in June 2001.
The Census also confirms the trend in the age of those choosing to live in the area with significant increases in the under 19 age group, up by 1,726 to 7,083 (32.2% increase); and the 20 to 54 age group, up by 2,631 to 10,875 (31.9% increase). This compares to a relatively minor increase in the over-55 years group, up by only 822 persons over the Census period (18% increase).
The Shire experienced a rate of growth greater than many metropolitan Local Authorities, including Swan (3.7%), Joondalup (4.2%), Rockingham (3.9%), Cockburn (3%), Mundaring (1.3%) and Mandurah (4%).
The trend in the Shire's population structure reflects a broadening of the economy and increasing employment opportunities with a corresponding reduction in the significance of the area's ‘retirement’ function. This is highlighted by the reduction in the percentage of residents aged over 55 from 29% in 1991 to 23% in 2001.
In comparison to other rural Shires around the nation, not consisting of regional centres, the Shire's average annual growth rate between 1996 and 2001 was exceeded only by Burke Shire
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in Queensland (7.9%), Broome Shire (6.3%), Dardanup Shire (6.2%), Halls Creek Shire (6.1%) and Melton Shire in Victoria (5.5%), making it the sixth fastest growing rural Shire in Australia.
approximately 27,546 (an increase of 6.4% over 2004). It should be noted that this figure does not reflect the actual ‘service’ population of the Shire, particularly at peak holiday times. In view of the low permanent occupancy of dwellings identified by the Census (76%) and the increasing volume of tourist accommodation available, it is estimated that the number of people in the Shire on any day during peak holiday times could be up to 60-80,000.
The rate of the Shire's population growth is also emphasised in that it contributed 3.7% of the State's overall population increase while only containing approximately 1.2% of the State's total population. The 2001 Census has also confirmed that the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has been experiencing substantial growth, making the total Vasse Region which grew by 7,339 persons (27.9%) in the five years to 2001, one of the fastest growing areas in Australia.
Census 2006 On 8 August 2006 the ABS conducted the 15th National Census of Population and Housing. By mid-2007 the first release of 2006 Census data will occur. An enormous amount of data will be available on the ABS web site and most of it will be able to be accessed free of charge on www.abs.gov.au/census.
The high inter-censal growth rate has continued between 2001 and 2005 and the ABS estimates a June 2005 permanent resident population of
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Selected Statistics
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Shire of Busselton - 2001
Resident Population - Females - Males Percentage of persons of Indigenous origin Median age Median weekly income for people aged 15 years & over Average occupancy of occupied dwellings (23,337/8,360) Mean household size Percentage of occupied dwellings owned/being purchased Percentage of occupied dwellings being rented Source:
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23,337 50.9% 49.1% 1.5% 35 years $300-399 2.8 persons 2.6 62% 29%
Australian Bureau of Statistics and Shire of Busselton
Western Australia 1996-2001
Population of WA - 1996 Population of WA - 2001 Population of WA - 2005 preliminary
1 765 256 1 906 114 2 010 113
Population of Perth – 1996 Population of Perth - 2001 Population of Perth - 2005 preliminary
1 295 092 1 397 048 1 477 815
Population of South-West Region - 1996 Population of South-West Region – 2001 Population of South-West Region - 2005 preliminary
167 274 194 907 219 812
WA Average Annual Growth Rate 2000-2005 Perth Average Annual Growth Rate 2000-2005 South-West Average Annual Growth Rate 2000-2005
1.4% 1.5% 3.1%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Population by State - 2001
6 609 304 4 822 663 3 635 121 1 906 114 1 514 854 472 931 321 680 200 019 2 592
AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH RATE 1996-2001 1.3% 1.1% 1.7% 1.5% 0.5% -0.1% 0.9% 1.9% -3.5
DENSITY (persons/km2) 8.2 21.2 2.1 0.8 1.5 7 136.9 0.1 11.5
19 485 278
1.3%
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23 337 10 266 33 603 194 907 1 397 048
5.1% 4.8% 5.05% 3.1% 1.5%
16 4.6 9.1 6.8 259
POPULATION NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT Other Territories AUSTRALIA BUSSELTON SHIRE Augusta-Marg. R. Vasse Region South West Perth
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Population 1996 & 2001 (Place Of Usual Residence)
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mandurah Bunbury Busselton Capel Augusta-Margaret River Manjimup Donnybrook-Balingup Nannup Dardanup Bridge-Greenbushes
1996 40,460 27,641 18,158 5,989 8,106 10,256 4,249 1161 6,658 4,034
1 2 3 7 5 4 8 10 6 9
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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2001 (AAGR) 49,161 (4%) 30,540 (2%) 23,337(5.1%) 7,112 (3.5%) 10,266 (4.8%) 10,246 (-) 4673 (1.9%) 1211 (0.8%) 9,001 (6.2% 4,217 (0.9%)
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Resident Population Permanent Resident Population Growth 1971-2001 – Shire of Busselton
Estimated Resident Population Increase on previous Census Average Annual Growth Rate
Census Year 1981 1986
1971
1976
1991
1996
2001
7,426
7,897
9,369
11,933
14,592
18,158
23,337
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471 (6.3%)
1,472 (18.6%)
2,564 (27.4%)
2,659 (22.3%)
3,566 (24.4%)
5179 (28.5%)
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1.23%
3.48%
4.95%
4.1%
4.5%
5.1%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population & Housing
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Population Growth – Shire of Busselton Urban Centres 1981-2001 Census Year 1981
Busselton (Average Annual Growth Rate) Dunsborough (Average Annual Growth Rate)
1986
6,463
7,784
392
800
1991
1996
9,406 (3.86%) 1,582 (14.6%)
11,569 (4.23%) 2,100 (5.8%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Shire of Busselton
Shire Population Change 1971-2001
Permanent Resident Population
Source: ABS
20000
15000
10000
5000 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
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2001 15,400 (5.9%) 2,970 (7.1%)
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Estimated Resident Population - Shire of Busselton - 1996-2001 1996 CENSUS
2001 CENSUS
Busselton Dunsborough Yallingup Eagle Bay Siesta Park/Marybrook Vasse (village) Carbunup River (hamlet)
11,569 2,100 169 68 140 (estimate) 70 (estimate) 32 (estimate)
15,400 (estimate) 2970 (estimate) 190 (estimate) 120 (estimate) 180 (estimate) 75 (estimate) 45 (estimate)
Total Urban Total Rural
14,148 (78%) 4,010 (22%)
18,980 (81%) 4,357 (19%)
18,158
23,337
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Shire of Busselton
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Average Occupancy Rate of All Occupied Dwellings (household size)
Busselton Urban Dunsborough Urban Shire of Busselton
1986 3.07
1991 2.92
1996 2.89 3.2 2.9
2001 2.77 2.65 2.79
Source: ABS Basic Community Profiles + Estimated Resident Population (place of usual residence)
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Estimated Resident Population 1996-2001
30 June 1996 30 June 2001 Change 1996 - 2001 Average Annual Growth Rate
BUSSELTON 18,158 23,337 5,179 5.1%
VASSE 26,264 33,603 7339 5.05%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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SOUTH WEST 167,274 194,907 27,633 3.1%
WA 1,765,256 1,906,114 140,858 1.5%
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Shire Estimated Permanent Resident Population Growth 2001-2006
Estimated Resident Population Annual Increase Annual Growth Rate (estimate) Source:
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
23,3371
24,3331
25,0281
25,8962
27,5462
28,8003
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996
695
922
1,596
1,254
(5.1% AAGR)
4.25%
2.9%
3.5%
6.4%
4.5%
1. Australian Bureau of Statistics - Regional Population Growth 2. Australian Bureau of Statistics - Regional Population Growth 2004-05 (23 Feb. 2006) 3. Shire of Busselton
Summary of Private Dwellings
SHIRE OF BUSSELTON Year 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
Occupied No. % 3,233 3,891 4,999 6,265 8,360
(78.1%) (78.4%) (74.6%) (75.5%) (76.4%)
Unoccupied No. % 906 1,185 1,700 2,040 2,578
(21.9%) (21.6%) (25.4%) (24.5%) (23.6%)
Total 4,139 5,314 6,699 8,305 10,938
BUSSELTON URBAN Year 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
Occupied No. % 2,314 2,657 3,394 4,020 5,558
(85.3%) (81.9%) (83.3%) (81.1%) (85%)
Unoccupied No. %
Total
400 590 679 935 984
2,714 3,249 4,073 4,955 6,542
(14.7%) (18.1%) (16.7%) (18.9%) (15%)
DUNSBOROUGH URBAN Year 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
Occupied No. % 149 315 391 649 1,119
(42.5%) (48.1%) (41.1%) (47.9%) (55.5%)
Unoccupied No. % 204 341 562 704 899
(57.5%) (51.9%) (58.9%) (52.1%) (44.5%)
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Age Profiles
SHIRE YEARS 0-4 5-19 20-54 55+ TOTAL
1981 633 (6.7%) 2,368 (25.2%) 3,884 (41.4%) 2,484 (26.5%) 9,369
1986 947 (7.9%) 2,669 (22.3%) 5,047 (42.3%) 3,270 (27.4%) 11,933
1991 1,364 (9.3%) 2,956 (20.6%) 6,507 (44.6%) 4,253 (29.1%) 14,592
1996 1,344 (7.4%) 4,013 (22.1%) 8,244 (45.4%) 4,557 (25.1%) 18,158
2001 1,657 (7.1%) 5,426 (23.25%) 10,875 (46.6%) 5,379 (23.05%) 23,337
RATE OF CHANGE
Years 0-4 5-19 20-54 55+
1986-1991 ADJUSTED Actual AAGR Growth Difference +8.8% +417 +2.15% +287 +5.4% +1,460 +6.1% +983
1991-1996 ADJUSTED Actual AAGR Growth Difference -0.35% -24 +6.3% +1,061 +4.9% +1,742 +1.4% +316
1996-2001 ADJUSTED Actual AAGR Growth Difference +4.28% +313 +6.22% +1413 +5.7% +2631 +3.37% +822
AGE PROFILES 2001
1996
1991 55 + 20-54
1986
5-19 0-4 1981
0
10
20
30
40
Percentage of Total Population
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Population Projections Population Projections - Shire of Busselton 2001-2006 CENSUS 2001
PROJECTED ESTIMATES 2006b
15,400
18,7401
2,970
4,2002
Siesta Park/Marybrook
185
2103
Yallingup (village)
190
2004
Eagle Bay
120
1305
Vasse village6
80
855
Carbunup River (village)
45
555
URBAN Total
18,980
23,620
RURAL Total
4,357
5,1807
SHIRE TOTAL
23,337a
28,8008
Busselton Dunsborough
Note:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Source: a. b.
Based on Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of 4%. Based on AAGR of 7.2%. Based on development of vacant lots and increased occupancy. Based on increased permanent occupancy. Based on some increased occupancy and additional development. Vasse will be subject to medium term urban growth from 2006. Based on AAGR of approximately 3.5%. AAGR of approximately 4.3%. Australian Bureau of Statistics Shire of Busselton
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Alternative Growth Scenarios - Projected Shire Population
Shire of Busselton Permanent Resident Population Estimates 1986-2031 70000 ABS
60000
Shire
Population
WAPC 2005
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031
ASSUMPTION 3% AAGR 4% AAGR 5% AAGR WAPC Projections (WA Tomorrow 2005)
AAGR of 4.3% to 2006, 4% to 2011, 3.5% to 2016, and 3% to 2031
2006
2011
2016
2021
2026
2031
27,050 28,400 29,780
31,360 34,540 38,000
36,350 42,000 48,500
42,140 51,100 61,900
48,850 62,150 79,000
56,600 75,600 100,000
26,800
30,100
33,300
36,500
-
-
28,800
34,900
41,400
48,000
55,650
64,500
Note: AAGR = Average Annual Growth Rate Source: WAPC and Shire of Busselton
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4.0 DEVELOPMENT PROFILE 4.1 Building Summary 4.1.1
Summary of Building Licenses issued
YEAR 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
4.1.2
DWELLING UNITS (TOTAL) 374 601 574 416 467 529 591 608 373 460 528 653 799 632
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL 20 47 23 20 21 35 34 21 20 24 21 27 30 16
Summary of Dwelling Units Constructed*
1971 1971-76 1976-81 1981-86 1986-91 1991-96 1996-2001
TOTAL 2001
2,152 total 641 893 960 1,479 2,180 2,633
10,938
*Includes grouped dwellings Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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TOURIST UNITS 35 96 52 63 177 30 35 138 191 8 3 19 30 25
TOTAL VALUE $38.45m $65.4m $65.6m $59.8m $87.1m $83.2m $90.4m $119.7m $107.2m $93.3m $128.6m $159.3m $198.4m $218.8m
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Building Licenses Issued 1992 - 2006
900
DWELLING UNITS
800
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL UNITS
700
TOURIST ACCOMM. UNITS
No. OF UNITS
600
500
400
300
200
100
05 /0 6 20
04 /0 5 20
03 /0 4 20
02 /0 3 20
01 /0 2 20
00 /0 1 20
99 /0 0 19
98 /9 9 19
97 /9 8 19
96 /9 7 19
95 /9 6 19
94 /9 5 19
93 /9 4 19
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92 /9 3
0
YEAR
4.1.4
Proportion of Grouped Dwellings (including duplexes) of all Building Licenses issued for Dwellings 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
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29.4% 24.2% 17.5% 16.9% 15.4% 12.3% 10.2% 14.2% 13.3% 18.4% 17.3% 26.7% 19.3%
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Single Dwellings - Building Licenses Issued by Location
Busselton Central Rural Dunsborough/Quind. Eagle Bay East Rural Siesta Pk/Marybrook West Rural Yallingup
1999/ 2000 262 12 151 7 4 2 100 4
2000/ 2001 141 14 83 7 2 3 67 2
2001/ 2002 210 5 105 6 1 4 61 5
2002/ 2003 211 11 123 6 6 3 66 1
2003/ 2004 297 8 132 5 2 5 82 2
2004/ 2005 349 8 133 4 3 5 76 6
2005/ 2006 310 8 116 4 1 1 62 4
TOTAL
542
319
397
427
534
584
506
4.1.6
Dwelling Approvals (Houses & Units) – South West Region
Busselton Capel Bunbury Harvey Manjimup Collie AMR Dardanup
2000/ 2001 No. Rank
2001/ 2002 No. Rank
2002/ 2003 No. Rank
2003/ 2004 No. Rank
2004/ 2005 No. Rank
2005/ 2006 No. Rank
373
1
460
1
528
1
653
1
799
1
632
1
203
2
308
2
238
2
304
2
350
3
345
3
150
3
205
3
192
4
293
3
317
5
212
5
115
4
205
3
175
5
263
4
451
2
570
2
50
7
41
7
91
7
75
7
30
7
54
7
16
8
18
8
11
8
29
8
-
-
-
-
158
5
295
5
234
3
258
5
278
6
153
6
98
6
135
6
102
6
164
6
285
4
318
4
Source: Local Authority Building Departments
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4.2 Development Summary 4.2.1
Development Approvals YEAR 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 199 221 201 285 295 414 347 411 550 439 403 492
APPROVALS1 188 190 181 221 246 345 302 304 468 362 358 318
Note: Includes the granting of planning consent for grouped dwelling development, most rural development and all commercial, industrial and community development.
4.2.2
Rezoning Applications YEAR 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/971 1997/982 1998/992 1999/00³ 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
AMENDMENTS INITIATED 34 63 56 27 12 2 0 11 11 8 13 20 10 17
FINAL APPROVAL
GAZETTED
17 34 34 21 27 13 6 2 0 6 13 13 8 10
6 14 11 7 11
Notes: 1. Commencement of Scheme review process. 2. No new rezoning on individual lots. 3. District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 was gazetted on September 7, 1999.
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4.3 Subdivision Summary 4.3.1
Summary of Approvals and New Lots created (Freehold/Green Titles) SUBDIVISION APPROVALS: (Preliminary Approvals)* Subject to submission of a plan of survey 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
1,531 910 1,064 2,028 427 1,161 1,596 538 754 446 819 403 794 908 923 2,171
LOTS CREATED: (FINAL APPROVALS) 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004/05 2005/06
123 148 673 643 492 536 505 392 384 254 135 150 475 1,057 559
* Includes extensions to existing approvals in some cases. Note: Statistics only relate to subdivisions that allow for residential development i.e. Residential, Rural, and Rural Residential.
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Existing Rural Residential Areas – June 2005 RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA
EXISTING LOTS
EXISTING DWELLINGS
Ambergate (St Andrews Lane) Ambergate Yungarra Commonage Dunbarton/Vasse Eagle Bay Injidup Meelup Hill/Meelup Ridge Reinscourt/Wonnerup Ridgelands TOTAL
28 50 135 875 263 6 66 95 108 24 1,650
25 0 126 572 240 6 20 75 86 10 1,160
Source:
4.3.3
ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL LOTS 0 75 0 350 190 40 0 80 65 80 880
Estimates based on land use survey carried out in May 2004 adjusted by subsequent subdivision, building activity and survey.
Vacant Residential Land - 2004
Busselton Dunsborough
Vacant Lots 442 462
Lots Being Developed 90 50
Source: Shire of Busselton
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5.0 TOURISM SUMMARY Tourism development and activity within the Shire of Busselton is one of the keys to its economic development. For example Tourism Western Australia advise that, based on a two-year average over 2004/05, approximately 578,000 domestic visitors spent an average of 3.5 nights in the Shire and 27,900 international visitors spent an average of 4.3 nights. This resulted in over 2.1 million visitor nights with an average of $150 per occupied room night. About one third of visitors stayed in a resort or motel, 30% with friends/relatives, 14% in a rented dwelling and 11% in caravan parks. There were an additional 352,000 domestic day-trip visitors on average each year. Approximately 70% of domestic visitors and 88% of international visitors visited for leisure purposes. (Source: Shire of Busselton Tourism Fact Sheet 2005 - Tourism WA, May 2006)
There are emerging issues for tourist related development within the Shire of Busselton and the current land use planning controls are to be reviewed to ensure that future development is adequately identified, protected and coordinated. This will be achieved during 2007 by formulation of a Local Tourism Planning Strategy. 5.1
Tourist Accommodation – 2004 Estimates
Bed & Breakfast Guesthouses Hotels Motels Chalets Resorts Caravan Parks Holiday Units
NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS 30 28 5 7 59 9 17 -
HOTEL/GUEST ROOMS 60 210 85 170 -
HOLIDAY UNITS 150 380 450 350
CARAVAN SITES 2,100 approx. -
155
525
1,330
2,100 approx.
TOTAL
Source: Shire of Busselton (based on planning approvals)
5.2
Visitor Summary 2004/2005 Overnight Visitors
Visitor Nights
Domestic International
578,000 27,900
2,010,500 121,000
Total
605,900
2,131,500
Domestic Day Trips
352,000
Source: Tourism Research Australia - 2006
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Demography & Planning is produced by the Shire of Busselton Strategic Land Use Planning Business Unit with information from and/or the assistance of: Australian Bureau of Statistics Department for Planning and Infrastructure South West Development Commission Tourism Western Australia Department of Agriculture Busselton Library Any enquiries regarding the information contained herein may be directed to: Tim Shingles Manager, Strategic Land Use Planning Shire of Busselton Locked Bag 1 BUSSELTON WA 6280 email:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Visit our web site for current information regarding Shire operations and issues. http://www.busselton.wa.gov.au
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DEMOGRAPHY AND PLANNING - 2006 CONTENTS
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1.0
BACKGROUND
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1.1 1.2
The Shire of Busselton The Vasse Region
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2.0
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 Local Rural Planning Strategy Busselton Urban Growth Strategy Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy Town Planning Scheme Review
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3.0
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
Census 2001 Selected Statistics Resident Population Population Projections
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4.0
DEVELOPMENT PROFILE
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4.1 4.2 4.3
Building Summary Development Summary Subdivision Summary
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5.0
TOURISM SUMMARY
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5.1 5.2
Tourist Accommodation Statistics 2004 Estimates Visitor Summary 2004-2005
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1.0
BACKGROUND Land use in the Shire is predominantly rural and agricultural, with significant areas of State Forest and National Park. Local industry includes tourism, manufacturing, dairying, beef production, vegetable production and viticulture for wine production.
This information paper is published annually by the Shire of Busselton to provide current data to ratepayers, residents, business proprietors, tourist operators, consultants, statutory authorities, and others requiring information about demographic change, projected population increase, planning and development in the Shire.
The Shire has a diverse agricultural sector that makes a considerable, and often understated, contribution to the State’s economy, particularly in relation to the total value added (TVA) impact of agriculture, estimated at $140 million in 1996/19974th highest in the State (Source: ABS).
The information included is gathered from a variety of sources including the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other local authorities, and is in some cases modified to take into account more recent and/or more reliable data. The majority of demographic data is sourced from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing as the 2006 Census data will not be available till mid-2007.
Milk production has the highest gross value of agricultural production (GVAP) of all commodities in the Shire accounting for an estimated 33 percent of all farm output in 1999/2000, while cattle sales accounted for 15 percent, vegetables 9 percent, hay 11 percent, and grapes 19 percent. The total crops value is estimated at almost 50 percent of GVAP.
The Shire has attempted to ensure that the information included is correct at the time of publication and does not accept responsibility for any errors that may arise. Accordingly, where estimates are included, discretion should be used in their application and the relevant agency should be consulted to confirm current data.
The Shire’s GVAP has increased from $23 million in 1982/83 to $62 million in 1999/2000. The value of all agricultural commodities in 2000/01 was $77.8 million which was 3% of the State’s total (Source: Agriculture WA and ABS).
The information is updated from time to time during the year as more recent or accurate data becomes available. 1.1
Much of this rise in the contribution of agriculture can be attributed to the growth of the wine industry that has a very high TVA per dollar of GVAP (Source: Agriculture WA).
The Shire of Busselton
The municipality of the Shire of Busselton is located in the extreme southwest of Western Australia and comprises an area of 1,454 km2.
It is notable that over 50% of wine producing members of the Margaret River Wine Industry Association are located in the Shire of Busselton. This again highlights the importance of Busselton Shire in relation to TVA production in the region and more specifically to the Margaret River Appellation (wine region).
The principal urban settlement is Busselton, which is approximately 220 kilometres by road south of Perth. Busselton Regional Airport services the South West Region with passenger air services to Perth. Regular bus and combined bus/rail services to Perth and other parts of Western Australia are also available.
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The Shire is one of the State’s most popular tourist and holiday destinations due to its mild climate, attractive coastline, country lifestyle and world-class wine and surf. In 2001/02 the ABS estimated that tourism takings totaled over $20.5 million, 5.4% of the State’s total.
estimated to be 33,600 by the ABS. This increased to 39,235 in 2005 according to the ABS. The growing residential housing market and the tourism construction market are leading to the development of businesses to service the building industry, and the increasing population is supporting development of the retail and commercial sectors. Two additional shopping centres have opened in Busselton in the past two years and applications for retail floor space are continuing.
The desirable lifestyle and holiday opportunities available in the Shire have created a high rate of growth and development over the past 10 years. This characteristic is shared with the adjacent Shire of Augusta-Margaret River and is likely to continue over the next 25 years.
Wholesale and retail trade has taken over from agriculture as the dominant area of employment; and manufacturing, recreation, personal and other services have steadily increased along with the tourist industry.
The Shire is therefore establishing programmes to manage growth and development to ensure that the demands placed on the Shire’s resources are met in an orderly and sustainable manner and the attractive characteristics of the area are maintained. The Shire has formulated a Biodiversity Incentives Strategy that provides incentives to landowners to voluntarily agree to conserve remnant vegetation which has high biodiversity values and Council adopted an Environment Strategy in 2004. 1.2
The Vasse Region
The Vasse Region is a sub-region of the Southwest Region and comprises the Shires of Busselton and Augusta-Margaret River, an area of 3,697 km2. The region is well known for its wide range of natural attributes, with areas of high conservation value important to both heritage and tourism. Its soils and climate have been demonstrated to be suitable for viticulture and an important wine making industry has developed. The region experienced dramatic growth in the 1980’s and has continued to sustain an average annual growth rate of approximately 5% over the past ten years. The 2001 population of the region is
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
not have discretion to approve an activity in a particular zone. The process involves the State Government and the community and typically takes twelve to eighteen months or more to complete.
The Shire's town planning department is responsible for co-coordinating the growth and form of the municipality. This is achieved by the planning of residential subdivisions, commercial centres, tourist development, industrial and agricultural development, and recreation areas. It does this by assessing development, rezoning and subdivision applications and formulating policies and strategies to guide future development and conservation outcomes.
Fees are payable to cover administration, assessment and advertising costs in accordance with the Town Planning (Local Government Planning Fees) Regulations. The Shire's town planning area has extensive delegated authority from the Council to determine applications without the requirement for referral to Council for a decision. However, large scale or controversial projects are considered by the Council after advertising. All Council meetings are open and may be attended by anyone interested in the matters listed on the agenda.
Planning approval is required for most development projects. Persons seeking planning approval are required to complete a Development Application form, submit prescribed fees, suitable plans and supporting information and justification where necessary.
The growth of the Shire creates many planning issues that require investigation and resolution. The Planning area is currently involved in a range of projects, including:
Depending on the scale and nature of the proposal, there may be extensive consultation with the community, relevant Government and servicing agencies and other stakeholders. If planning approval is granted, it is usually subject to a range of conditions that must be met before the issue of the building license or prior to occupation of the completed development. All development is subject to a final inspection, following which a “Permit to Use” will be issued if all conditions have been satisfactorily complied with. Subdivision applications are determined by the WA Planning Commission however the Shire has a significant referral role in stating its position on the proposal, based on town planning scheme provisions and planning policy. Application forms and policy information can be obtained at the Shire office or from the WA Planning Commission office in Bunbury. Town Planning Scheme amendments e.g. rezonings are necessary when Council does
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Implementation of District Planning Scheme No. 20, 1999;
Town
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Formulation of Local Commercial and Tourism Planning Strategies as components of the Shire's broader Local Planning Strategy;
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Review of District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 over the next 3-5 years;
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Implementation of the Dunsborough Townscape Plan and Busselton Town Centre Guide Plan;
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Review of the Busselton Urban Growth Strategy; and
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Formulation and review of various Structure Plans and Development Guide Plans.
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Other major projects include planning for Vasse-Newtown, Airport North, Ambergate North and Dunsborough Lakes, which involve all departments of the Shire in conjunction with various other Government and servicing agencies.
in physical, social and economic terms and for the orderly and economic development and optimum use of it’s land and other resources, consistent with the conservation of important natural and man-made features, and to do so in such a way that the likely needs and aspirations of the people of the Shire, the region and the State will be provided for and realised;
The community is encouraged to be actively involved in the planning of the Shire. The Shire advertises development and rezoning proposals weekly in a newspaper circulating within the Shire and information is available at the Shire office. If you are considering purchasing a property, it is strongly suggested that you make use of the Shire’s Property Settlement Inquiry System to gain current information on rates, planning, engineering, health and building details that may influence your decision, and which will inform you of some of the restrictions on the use of land.
2.
To provide a comprehensive planning instrument for the Shire that is clear and explicit but which provides flexibility in its application;
3.
To provide a resourceful guide to: a. The Council in the preparation of development guide plans; b. Public authorities in respect to the likely future needs of the Shire; c. The private sector in terms of future development opportunities and requirements; and d. The community in respect of the manner in which the effects of growth and change are proposed to be managed;
Should you have general enquiries (not requiring a specific member of the Planning Department) the telephone number to contact is 9781 0469. 2.1 District Town Planning Scheme No. 20, 1999
4.
To ensure that rational decisions are made with regard to land use and that the assessment and classification of land resources on the basis of capacity and suitability are an essential facet of the planning process;
5.
To facilitate the provision of public amenities and community support services consistent with the development and growth of the Shire;
6.
To ensure the growth and development of the Shire occurs in a way that preserves existing environmental qualities and minimises adverse environmental impacts;
7.
To ensure that existing and future residents enjoy a range of attractive
District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 was gazetted on September 7, 1999 following many years of community consultation including assessment by the WA Planning Commission. The Scheme is the statutory local planning instrument that the Shire uses to guide its determination of land use and development proposals. It is also used to regulate unauthorised or illegal land uses in conjunction with the Planning and Development Act 2005. The objectives of the Scheme are: 1.
To provide for the development and betterment of the Shire of Busselton
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living environments and have access to the widest possible range of services and amenities; 8.
To protect and enhance areas within the Shire identified as being of significant environmental value;
9.
To encourage the conservation and extraction of geological resources so as to prevent sterilisation of known resources by inappropriate development; and
10.
To generally implement and reflect the various local and regional policies and strategies.
The Strategy provides a guide for land use and development of rural land and has been formulated as a component of the information required to prepare the Shire's Local Planning Strategy and review of the Town Planning Scheme. The Strategy also reflects the changing environmental, demographic, economic and policy trends in the Shire. A range of strategies and policies are promoted that will guide more sustainable land use, development, subdivision and decision making generally in the rural areas of the Shire. The Strategy addresses strategic land use planning matters relevant to the rural areas of the Shire with a view to achieving the following objectives:
The Scheme comprises a text and map that identify the various zones, reserves and other areas of the Shire and indicate the uses appropriate on each parcel of land.
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2.2
Local Rural Planning Strategy, 2006
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The Shire has experienced significant growth and change in relation to land use and development within its rural areas over the past 15-20 years. This change has coincided with ongoing pressure to subdivide rural land for a range of agricultural and other land uses, resulting in development of some of the tourist and lifestyle related uses in rural areas. Policy outcomes have also continued development beyond that anticipated in the early 1990s.
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The Strategy, which replaces the 1993 Rural Strategy, was adopted by Council in December 2006 and requires the endorsement of the WAPC. It seeks to establish land use principles for the rural areas of the Shire that provide a balance between natural, agricultural and human values. The Strategy is a foundation for land use planning over strategic time frames and establishes appropriate visions for the Shire's rural areas.
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Maintenance of the unique rural, natural and landscape character and values of the Shire. Protection and management of natural resources. Protection of the commercial viability of agricultural land and land use. Minimisation of the potential for conflict between agricultural and nonagricultural uses in rural areas. Ensuring consistency with the objectives and policies of the Scheme and relevant State Planning Policies. Identifying and determining a sustainable and compatible role for non-agricultural uses, particularly tourist uses within the rural areas. Achieving consistency in local and regional decision-making and planning frameworks, with a view to incorporating outcomes into the Shire's Local Planning Strategy. Providing a guide for future land use, zoning, subdivision and development in the rural areas of the Shire based on the above objectives.
Accordingly, the Strategy ensures more sustainable rural planning outcomes for the Shire in accordance with the Council's Strategic Plan.
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2.4 Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy, 2003
Busselton Urban Growth Strategy
The Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy was adopted in 1998 and reviewed in 2003. It applies to the scenic, narrow coastal strip stretching from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin and generally inland to Bussell Highway.
The accommodation of the Shire’s rapidly increasing population has required considerable expansion of both Busselton and Dunsborough, resulting in a constantly changing urban form. Further urban development pressure is anticipated in the longer term with the Shire’s population forecast to be almost 35,000 by 2011.
Combined with both open and protected sandy beaches, diverse vegetation and a rich mosaic of rural landscapes and land uses, the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge provides a wide range of outstanding opportunities for agriculture, recreation, lifestyle, tourism and commercial activity.
Accommodating this population growth in a manner that retains the distinct urban form and character of the two town sites while providing a high quality urban lifestyle represents a challenge to decision-makers and the development industry alike.
Rapid growth and change in the LeeuwinNaturaliste Ridge policy area have provided benefits to increasing numbers of residents and visitors. They have also resulted in increasing land use conflict and opposing views on management of natural and economic resources and the level of change that will be acceptable.
The opportunity to provide a framework and long term planning direction for Busselton has been recognised by the Shire and is being pursued through implementation of the Busselton Urban Growth Strategy. This strategy identifies those areas most suitable to accommodate urban growth based on providing a suitable and sustainable urban form. The timing, environmental, servicing, land use and other issues relevant to facilitating urban development will also be important determinants in identifying expansion areas.
In light of these pressures for change, the WA Planning Commission and the Shire’s of Augusta-Margaret River and Busselton agreed that a clear and more certain strategic tool was needed. It was recognised that a regional planning approach was required in order to protect the unique ecological, social and landscape values of the policy area.
This will enable the Shire, the WA Planning Commission, government and servicing authorities, and the development industry to confidently proceed with accommodating urban growth within an established framework in a manner consistent with the unique character of Busselton.
As a result, the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge Planning Review was conducted as a cooperative effort between the WA Planning Commission and the two Shires. It has resulted in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge State Planning Policy to provide clear direction on future land use within the policy area.
The Strategy will be reviewed in conjunction with the Dunsborough Structure Plan during formulation of the Shire's local Settlement Planning Strategy.
The purpose of the Policy is to provide the strategic planning framework for the policy area for the next 30 years by providing greater vision, guidance and certainty of land use.
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provide for more sustainable development outcomes and reflect the Shire's Strategic Plan. This requires analysis of community needs and the formulation of strategy, policy and town planning scheme outcomes that guide land use and the form of development over strategic time frames (5-50 years). It requires a balance between retention of the character and lifestyle values of the Shire and management of the high rate of demographic change.
It promotes sustainable development, conservation, and land and resource management. It seeks to provide assistance to those managing land use change, enable greater consistency between the two Shires, give clear regionallevel advice to proponents of development, and provide a reference to guide development and conservation by improving the information available to the community. The objectives of the Policy are to: •
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• • •
This is a significant initiative involving formulation of a 'Local Planning Strategy' leading to a new District Town Planning Scheme over a 3-5 year time frame.
Conserve and enhance the special benefits arising from landscape elements of the region. Respect and conserve its outstanding natural and cultural heritage and environmental values. Cater for population growth consistent with the objectives of the Policy and provide a range of settlement options located to enhance the economic, social and environmental functions, while promoting quality and innovation in urban design and built form. Protect agricultural land for its economic, landscape, tourism, and social values. Encourage a mix of compatible land uses while separating conflicting uses. Facilitate a robust, diverse and sustainable economy. Foster a sense of community and creativity.
Achievement of sustainable outcomes will require an increased focus on strategy preparation and the Scheme review during this period. For the development industry this means that, while applications for rezoning and development guide plans etc will be processed within statutory time frames, they will not be given priority over strategic planning tasks. Scheme amendments more appropriately dealt with by the review are also likely to be deferred to be addressed in this process. The Local Planning Strategy will involve the formulation of a number of strategies and policy outcomes that will inform the Scheme review. These will include strategies relating to settlement and housing, transport, commerce, tourism, environment and rural land use.
2.5 Town Planning Scheme Review
It should be noted that the Shire has experienced one of the highest ongoing rates of population growth in regional Australia - almost 5% average annual growth since 1981. In conjunction with increasing complexity in the planning process this requires a high priority to be placed on strategic planning if the Shire's decision-making is to be consistent with community needs and expectations.
It is clear that the rate of demographic change and development in the Shire of Busselton and in the region will not diminish in the short term and that many of the Shire's policies and strategies will require review or replacement in order to remain valid and useful. One of the Shire's roles is to formulate and review planning statute and policy to
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Once the Local Planning Strategy has been formulated, the Scheme provisions and associated land use (zoning) outcomes can be confidently addressed with a view to ensuring appropriate economic, environmental and socio-cultural outcomes for residents of, and visitors to, the Shire.
At each stage of the review the public and other stakeholders will be provided with the opportunity to contribute to the formulation of strategies and Scheme outcomes via an extensive community consultation process.
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3.0
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE This trend is not typical as Australia’s population is aging so rapidly that by 2050 almost a quarter of Australians will be retired.
3.1 Census 2001 The Census of Population and Housing provides a 'snapshot' of the Australian population and provides a wealth of socio-economic and demographic information. Census data has a wide range of applications across the community, business and government sectors, as well as for research. It is essential for informed decision making.
Of the total Shire population, approximately 66% was located in the town of Busselton, with a population of approximately 15,400 persons in 2001, an increase of 3,830. This confirms that the town of Busselton is one of the fastest growing country towns that are not regional centres.
The 1996 and 2001 Census data confirm that the Shire is one of the fastest growing non-metropolitan Local Governments in the State, growing by 3,566 persons between 1991 and 1996, and 5,179 between 1996 and 2001.
The Dunsborough urban area also achieved a healthy growth rate, increasing by 870 persons to 2,970 persons. Surprisingly, the ratio of unoccupied private dwellings in Dunsborough continues to be significant, at approximately 45% of the total number of dwellings. The Shire’s ratio of unoccupied dwellings is approximately 24%, which is very high in comparison to the rest of Western Australia.
The 2001 permanent resident population has been estimated at 23,337 by the ABS, an increase of 28.5% during the inter-censal period. At this rate, the Shire may achieve a population of 29,000 persons by 2006. In percentage terms, the Shire's average annual growth rate of around 4-5% since 1981 was well above the State average of 1.5%.
The total rural population was approximately 4,357 persons in 2001. This marginal increase from 1996 may be a result of changes to collector district boundaries, but it also reflects a trend for dwellings in rural residential areas such as Commonage to be used as holiday homes, and are therefore not occupied in winter when the Census is taken. Only 19% of the total Shire population resided in rural localities in June 2001.
The Census also confirms the trend in the age of those choosing to live in the area with significant increases in the under 19 age group, up by 1,726 to 7,083 (32.2% increase); and the 20 to 54 age group, up by 2,631 to 10,875 (31.9% increase). This compares to a relatively minor increase in the over-55 years group, up by only 822 persons over the Census period (18% increase).
The Shire experienced a rate of growth greater than many metropolitan Local Authorities, including Swan (3.7%), Joondalup (4.2%), Rockingham (3.9%), Cockburn (3%), Mundaring (1.3%) and Mandurah (4%).
The trend in the Shire's population structure reflects a broadening of the economy and increasing employment opportunities with a corresponding reduction in the significance of the area's ‘retirement’ function. This is highlighted by the reduction in the percentage of residents aged over 55 from 29% in 1991 to 23% in 2001.
In comparison to other rural Shires around the nation, not consisting of regional centres, the Shire's average annual growth rate between 1996 and 2001 was exceeded only by Burke Shire
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in Queensland (7.9%), Broome Shire (6.3%), Dardanup Shire (6.2%), Halls Creek Shire (6.1%) and Melton Shire in Victoria (5.5%), making it the sixth fastest growing rural Shire in Australia.
approximately 27,546 (an increase of 6.4% over 2004). It should be noted that this figure does not reflect the actual ‘service’ population of the Shire, particularly at peak holiday times. In view of the low permanent occupancy of dwellings identified by the Census (76%) and the increasing volume of tourist accommodation available, it is estimated that the number of people in the Shire on any day during peak holiday times could be up to 60-80,000.
The rate of the Shire's population growth is also emphasised in that it contributed 3.7% of the State's overall population increase while only containing approximately 1.2% of the State's total population. The 2001 Census has also confirmed that the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has been experiencing substantial growth, making the total Vasse Region which grew by 7,339 persons (27.9%) in the five years to 2001, one of the fastest growing areas in Australia.
Census 2006 On 8 August 2006 the ABS conducted the 15th National Census of Population and Housing. By mid-2007 the first release of 2006 Census data will occur. An enormous amount of data will be available on the ABS web site and most of it will be able to be accessed free of charge on www.abs.gov.au/census.
The high inter-censal growth rate has continued between 2001 and 2005 and the ABS estimates a June 2005 permanent resident population of
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3.2
Selected Statistics
3.2.1
Shire of Busselton - 2001
Resident Population - Females - Males Percentage of persons of Indigenous origin Median age Median weekly income for people aged 15 years & over Average occupancy of occupied dwellings (23,337/8,360) Mean household size Percentage of occupied dwellings owned/being purchased Percentage of occupied dwellings being rented Source:
3.2.2
23,337 50.9% 49.1% 1.5% 35 years $300-399 2.8 persons 2.6 62% 29%
Australian Bureau of Statistics and Shire of Busselton
Western Australia 1996-2001
Population of WA - 1996 Population of WA - 2001 Population of WA - 2005 preliminary
1 765 256 1 906 114 2 010 113
Population of Perth – 1996 Population of Perth - 2001 Population of Perth - 2005 preliminary
1 295 092 1 397 048 1 477 815
Population of South-West Region - 1996 Population of South-West Region – 2001 Population of South-West Region - 2005 preliminary
167 274 194 907 219 812
WA Average Annual Growth Rate 2000-2005 Perth Average Annual Growth Rate 2000-2005 South-West Average Annual Growth Rate 2000-2005
1.4% 1.5% 3.1%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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3.2.3
Population by State - 2001
6 609 304 4 822 663 3 635 121 1 906 114 1 514 854 472 931 321 680 200 019 2 592
AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH RATE 1996-2001 1.3% 1.1% 1.7% 1.5% 0.5% -0.1% 0.9% 1.9% -3.5
DENSITY (persons/km2) 8.2 21.2 2.1 0.8 1.5 7 136.9 0.1 11.5
19 485 278
1.3%
2.5
23 337 10 266 33 603 194 907 1 397 048
5.1% 4.8% 5.05% 3.1% 1.5%
16 4.6 9.1 6.8 259
POPULATION NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT Other Territories AUSTRALIA BUSSELTON SHIRE Augusta-Marg. R. Vasse Region South West Perth
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
3.2.4
Population 1996 & 2001 (Place Of Usual Residence)
LOCAL AUTHORITY Mandurah Bunbury Busselton Capel Augusta-Margaret River Manjimup Donnybrook-Balingup Nannup Dardanup Bridge-Greenbushes
1996 40,460 27,641 18,158 5,989 8,106 10,256 4,249 1161 6,658 4,034
1 2 3 7 5 4 8 10 6 9
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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2001 (AAGR) 49,161 (4%) 30,540 (2%) 23,337(5.1%) 7,112 (3.5%) 10,266 (4.8%) 10,246 (-) 4673 (1.9%) 1211 (0.8%) 9,001 (6.2% 4,217 (0.9%)
1 2 3 7 4 5 8 10 6 9
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3.3 3.3.1
Resident Population Permanent Resident Population Growth 1971-2001 – Shire of Busselton
Estimated Resident Population Increase on previous Census Average Annual Growth Rate
Census Year 1981 1986
1971
1976
1991
1996
2001
7,426
7,897
9,369
11,933
14,592
18,158
23,337
-
471 (6.3%)
1,472 (18.6%)
2,564 (27.4%)
2,659 (22.3%)
3,566 (24.4%)
5179 (28.5%)
-
1.23%
3.48%
4.95%
4.1%
4.5%
5.1%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population & Housing
3.3.2
Population Growth – Shire of Busselton Urban Centres 1981-2001 Census Year 1981
Busselton (Average Annual Growth Rate) Dunsborough (Average Annual Growth Rate)
1986
6,463
7,784
392
800
1991
1996
9,406 (3.86%) 1,582 (14.6%)
11,569 (4.23%) 2,100 (5.8%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Shire of Busselton
Shire Population Change 1971-2001
Permanent Resident Population
Source: ABS
20000
15000
10000
5000 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
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2001 15,400 (5.9%) 2,970 (7.1%)
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Estimated Resident Population - Shire of Busselton - 1996-2001 1996 CENSUS
2001 CENSUS
Busselton Dunsborough Yallingup Eagle Bay Siesta Park/Marybrook Vasse (village) Carbunup River (hamlet)
11,569 2,100 169 68 140 (estimate) 70 (estimate) 32 (estimate)
15,400 (estimate) 2970 (estimate) 190 (estimate) 120 (estimate) 180 (estimate) 75 (estimate) 45 (estimate)
Total Urban Total Rural
14,148 (78%) 4,010 (22%)
18,980 (81%) 4,357 (19%)
18,158
23,337
SHIRE
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics and Shire of Busselton
3.3.4
Average Occupancy Rate of All Occupied Dwellings (household size)
Busselton Urban Dunsborough Urban Shire of Busselton
1986 3.07
1991 2.92
1996 2.89 3.2 2.9
2001 2.77 2.65 2.79
Source: ABS Basic Community Profiles + Estimated Resident Population (place of usual residence)
3.3.5
Estimated Resident Population 1996-2001
30 June 1996 30 June 2001 Change 1996 - 2001 Average Annual Growth Rate
BUSSELTON 18,158 23,337 5,179 5.1%
VASSE 26,264 33,603 7339 5.05%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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SOUTH WEST 167,274 194,907 27,633 3.1%
WA 1,765,256 1,906,114 140,858 1.5%
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Shire Estimated Permanent Resident Population Growth 2001-2006
Estimated Resident Population Annual Increase Annual Growth Rate (estimate) Source:
3.3.7
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
23,3371
24,3331
25,0281
25,8962
27,5462
28,8003
-
996
695
922
1,596
1,254
(5.1% AAGR)
4.25%
2.9%
3.5%
6.4%
4.5%
1. Australian Bureau of Statistics - Regional Population Growth 2. Australian Bureau of Statistics - Regional Population Growth 2004-05 (23 Feb. 2006) 3. Shire of Busselton
Summary of Private Dwellings
SHIRE OF BUSSELTON Year 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
Occupied No. % 3,233 3,891 4,999 6,265 8,360
(78.1%) (78.4%) (74.6%) (75.5%) (76.4%)
Unoccupied No. % 906 1,185 1,700 2,040 2,578
(21.9%) (21.6%) (25.4%) (24.5%) (23.6%)
Total 4,139 5,314 6,699 8,305 10,938
BUSSELTON URBAN Year 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
Occupied No. % 2,314 2,657 3,394 4,020 5,558
(85.3%) (81.9%) (83.3%) (81.1%) (85%)
Unoccupied No. %
Total
400 590 679 935 984
2,714 3,249 4,073 4,955 6,542
(14.7%) (18.1%) (16.7%) (18.9%) (15%)
DUNSBOROUGH URBAN Year 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001
Occupied No. % 149 315 391 649 1,119
(42.5%) (48.1%) (41.1%) (47.9%) (55.5%)
Unoccupied No. % 204 341 562 704 899
(57.5%) (51.9%) (58.9%) (52.1%) (44.5%)
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3.3.8
Age Profiles
SHIRE YEARS 0-4 5-19 20-54 55+ TOTAL
1981 633 (6.7%) 2,368 (25.2%) 3,884 (41.4%) 2,484 (26.5%) 9,369
1986 947 (7.9%) 2,669 (22.3%) 5,047 (42.3%) 3,270 (27.4%) 11,933
1991 1,364 (9.3%) 2,956 (20.6%) 6,507 (44.6%) 4,253 (29.1%) 14,592
1996 1,344 (7.4%) 4,013 (22.1%) 8,244 (45.4%) 4,557 (25.1%) 18,158
2001 1,657 (7.1%) 5,426 (23.25%) 10,875 (46.6%) 5,379 (23.05%) 23,337
RATE OF CHANGE
Years 0-4 5-19 20-54 55+
1986-1991 ADJUSTED Actual AAGR Growth Difference +8.8% +417 +2.15% +287 +5.4% +1,460 +6.1% +983
1991-1996 ADJUSTED Actual AAGR Growth Difference -0.35% -24 +6.3% +1,061 +4.9% +1,742 +1.4% +316
1996-2001 ADJUSTED Actual AAGR Growth Difference +4.28% +313 +6.22% +1413 +5.7% +2631 +3.37% +822
AGE PROFILES 2001
1996
1991 55 + 20-54
1986
5-19 0-4 1981
0
10
20
30
40
Percentage of Total Population
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3.4 3.4.1
Population Projections Population Projections - Shire of Busselton 2001-2006 CENSUS 2001
PROJECTED ESTIMATES 2006b
15,400
18,7401
2,970
4,2002
Siesta Park/Marybrook
185
2103
Yallingup (village)
190
2004
Eagle Bay
120
1305
Vasse village6
80
855
Carbunup River (village)
45
555
URBAN Total
18,980
23,620
RURAL Total
4,357
5,1807
SHIRE TOTAL
23,337a
28,8008
Busselton Dunsborough
Note:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Source: a. b.
Based on Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of 4%. Based on AAGR of 7.2%. Based on development of vacant lots and increased occupancy. Based on increased permanent occupancy. Based on some increased occupancy and additional development. Vasse will be subject to medium term urban growth from 2006. Based on AAGR of approximately 3.5%. AAGR of approximately 4.3%. Australian Bureau of Statistics Shire of Busselton
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3.4.2
Alternative Growth Scenarios - Projected Shire Population
Shire of Busselton Permanent Resident Population Estimates 1986-2031 70000 ABS
60000
Shire
Population
WAPC 2005
50000
40000
30000
20000
10000 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031
ASSUMPTION 3% AAGR 4% AAGR 5% AAGR WAPC Projections (WA Tomorrow 2005)
AAGR of 4.3% to 2006, 4% to 2011, 3.5% to 2016, and 3% to 2031
2006
2011
2016
2021
2026
2031
27,050 28,400 29,780
31,360 34,540 38,000
36,350 42,000 48,500
42,140 51,100 61,900
48,850 62,150 79,000
56,600 75,600 100,000
26,800
30,100
33,300
36,500
-
-
28,800
34,900
41,400
48,000
55,650
64,500
Note: AAGR = Average Annual Growth Rate Source: WAPC and Shire of Busselton
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4.0 DEVELOPMENT PROFILE 4.1 Building Summary 4.1.1
Summary of Building Licenses issued
YEAR 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
4.1.2
DWELLING UNITS (TOTAL) 374 601 574 416 467 529 591 608 373 460 528 653 799 632
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL 20 47 23 20 21 35 34 21 20 24 21 27 30 16
Summary of Dwelling Units Constructed*
1971 1971-76 1976-81 1981-86 1986-91 1991-96 1996-2001
TOTAL 2001
2,152 total 641 893 960 1,479 2,180 2,633
10,938
*Includes grouped dwellings Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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TOURIST UNITS 35 96 52 63 177 30 35 138 191 8 3 19 30 25
TOTAL VALUE $38.45m $65.4m $65.6m $59.8m $87.1m $83.2m $90.4m $119.7m $107.2m $93.3m $128.6m $159.3m $198.4m $218.8m
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4.1.3
Building Licenses Issued 1992 - 2006
900
DWELLING UNITS
800
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL UNITS
700
TOURIST ACCOMM. UNITS
No. OF UNITS
600
500
400
300
200
100
05 /0 6 20
04 /0 5 20
03 /0 4 20
02 /0 3 20
01 /0 2 20
00 /0 1 20
99 /0 0 19
98 /9 9 19
97 /9 8 19
96 /9 7 19
95 /9 6 19
94 /9 5 19
93 /9 4 19
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92 /9 3
0
YEAR
4.1.4
Proportion of Grouped Dwellings (including duplexes) of all Building Licenses issued for Dwellings 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
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29.4% 24.2% 17.5% 16.9% 15.4% 12.3% 10.2% 14.2% 13.3% 18.4% 17.3% 26.7% 19.3%
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4.1.5
Single Dwellings - Building Licenses Issued by Location
Busselton Central Rural Dunsborough/Quind. Eagle Bay East Rural Siesta Pk/Marybrook West Rural Yallingup
1999/ 2000 262 12 151 7 4 2 100 4
2000/ 2001 141 14 83 7 2 3 67 2
2001/ 2002 210 5 105 6 1 4 61 5
2002/ 2003 211 11 123 6 6 3 66 1
2003/ 2004 297 8 132 5 2 5 82 2
2004/ 2005 349 8 133 4 3 5 76 6
2005/ 2006 310 8 116 4 1 1 62 4
TOTAL
542
319
397
427
534
584
506
4.1.6
Dwelling Approvals (Houses & Units) – South West Region
Busselton Capel Bunbury Harvey Manjimup Collie AMR Dardanup
2000/ 2001 No. Rank
2001/ 2002 No. Rank
2002/ 2003 No. Rank
2003/ 2004 No. Rank
2004/ 2005 No. Rank
2005/ 2006 No. Rank
373
1
460
1
528
1
653
1
799
1
632
1
203
2
308
2
238
2
304
2
350
3
345
3
150
3
205
3
192
4
293
3
317
5
212
5
115
4
205
3
175
5
263
4
451
2
570
2
50
7
41
7
91
7
75
7
30
7
54
7
16
8
18
8
11
8
29
8
-
-
-
-
158
5
295
5
234
3
258
5
278
6
153
6
98
6
135
6
102
6
164
6
285
4
318
4
Source: Local Authority Building Departments
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4.2 Development Summary 4.2.1
Development Approvals YEAR 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 199 221 201 285 295 414 347 411 550 439 403 492
APPROVALS1 188 190 181 221 246 345 302 304 468 362 358 318
Note: Includes the granting of planning consent for grouped dwelling development, most rural development and all commercial, industrial and community development.
4.2.2
Rezoning Applications YEAR 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/971 1997/982 1998/992 1999/00³ 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
AMENDMENTS INITIATED 34 63 56 27 12 2 0 11 11 8 13 20 10 17
FINAL APPROVAL
GAZETTED
17 34 34 21 27 13 6 2 0 6 13 13 8 10
6 14 11 7 11
Notes: 1. Commencement of Scheme review process. 2. No new rezoning on individual lots. 3. District Town Planning Scheme No. 20 was gazetted on September 7, 1999.
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4.3 Subdivision Summary 4.3.1
Summary of Approvals and New Lots created (Freehold/Green Titles) SUBDIVISION APPROVALS: (Preliminary Approvals)* Subject to submission of a plan of survey 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
1,531 910 1,064 2,028 427 1,161 1,596 538 754 446 819 403 794 908 923 2,171
LOTS CREATED: (FINAL APPROVALS) 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004/05 2005/06
123 148 673 643 492 536 505 392 384 254 135 150 475 1,057 559
* Includes extensions to existing approvals in some cases. Note: Statistics only relate to subdivisions that allow for residential development i.e. Residential, Rural, and Rural Residential.
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4.3.2
Existing Rural Residential Areas – June 2005 RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA
EXISTING LOTS
EXISTING DWELLINGS
Ambergate (St Andrews Lane) Ambergate Yungarra Commonage Dunbarton/Vasse Eagle Bay Injidup Meelup Hill/Meelup Ridge Reinscourt/Wonnerup Ridgelands TOTAL
28 50 135 875 263 6 66 95 108 24 1,650
25 0 126 572 240 6 20 75 86 10 1,160
Source:
4.3.3
ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL LOTS 0 75 0 350 190 40 0 80 65 80 880
Estimates based on land use survey carried out in May 2004 adjusted by subsequent subdivision, building activity and survey.
Vacant Residential Land - 2004
Busselton Dunsborough
Vacant Lots 442 462
Lots Being Developed 90 50
Source: Shire of Busselton
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5.0 TOURISM SUMMARY Tourism development and activity within the Shire of Busselton is one of the keys to its economic development. For example Tourism Western Australia advise that, based on a two-year average over 2004/05, approximately 578,000 domestic visitors spent an average of 3.5 nights in the Shire and 27,900 international visitors spent an average of 4.3 nights. This resulted in over 2.1 million visitor nights with an average of $150 per occupied room night. About one third of visitors stayed in a resort or motel, 30% with friends/relatives, 14% in a rented dwelling and 11% in caravan parks. There were an additional 352,000 domestic day-trip visitors on average each year. Approximately 70% of domestic visitors and 88% of international visitors visited for leisure purposes. (Source: Shire of Busselton Tourism Fact Sheet 2005 - Tourism WA, May 2006)
There are emerging issues for tourist related development within the Shire of Busselton and the current land use planning controls are to be reviewed to ensure that future development is adequately identified, protected and coordinated. This will be achieved during 2007 by formulation of a Local Tourism Planning Strategy. 5.1
Tourist Accommodation – 2004 Estimates
Bed & Breakfast Guesthouses Hotels Motels Chalets Resorts Caravan Parks Holiday Units
NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS 30 28 5 7 59 9 17 -
HOTEL/GUEST ROOMS 60 210 85 170 -
HOLIDAY UNITS 150 380 450 350
CARAVAN SITES 2,100 approx. -
155
525
1,330
2,100 approx.
TOTAL
Source: Shire of Busselton (based on planning approvals)
5.2
Visitor Summary 2004/2005 Overnight Visitors
Visitor Nights
Domestic International
578,000 27,900
2,010,500 121,000
Total
605,900
2,131,500
Domestic Day Trips
352,000
Source: Tourism Research Australia - 2006
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Demography & Planning is produced by the Shire of Busselton Strategic Land Use Planning Business Unit with information from and/or the assistance of: Australian Bureau of Statistics Department for Planning and Infrastructure South West Development Commission Tourism Western Australia Department of Agriculture Busselton Library Any enquiries regarding the information contained herein may be directed to: Tim Shingles Manager, Strategic Land Use Planning Shire of Busselton Locked Bag 1 BUSSELTON WA 6280 email:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Visit our web site for current information regarding Shire operations and issues. http://www.busselton.wa.gov.au
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