vasse

Vasse is a locality and a former small town, now a suburban neighborhood within the city of Busselton, Shire of Busselton, in the South West region of Western Australia. The town of Vasse was formed in 1856 and was named after Henry Vaughn Vasse, a European explorer who first mapped the region in 1801.

The town of Vasse was an important center for the local timber industry, and its economy was largely dependent on the harvesting and export of jarrah and other local timbers. The town had a post office, a police station, a general store, and several residences.

In the 1960s, a bypass was built around Vasse, which resulted in the town being largely abandoned. The abandonment of the town was gradual, with many residents moving to nearby Busselton. Today, the area is largely a residential area with many new homes.

The name Vasse is still used as a geographic location, with the Vasse estuary and the Vasse River both being part of the local geography. The Vasse Highway, which passes through the area, is now a major route that connects the towns of Busselton and Bunbury.

In 2017, the Vasse community was recognized for its heritage and cultural significance as part of the Shire of Busselton's municipal district plan. Efforts have been made to preserve the historical buildings and sites in the area.