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Augusta

WA 6290 · Augusta Margaret River

1,463 (2021)1,749 est. (2025) · High Growth

32
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,463
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
31
Safety score
13
Transport score

Augusta is a high growth suburb in Augusta Margaret River, WA 6290, about 271km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Augusta are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 13/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Augusta has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.

270.6 km
To Perth CBD
3.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
117.7 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

1,463
Population
62
Median age
1.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$869
vs NSW median-53.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$42,162/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -29%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6290 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher22.2%
Born in Australia70.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse557 / 4 / 49

Top countries of birth: England (9.77%), New Zealand (2.94%), Germany (0.96%), Scotland (0.89%), India (0.48%)

Top languages: German (0.48%), Cantonese (0.41%), French (0.41%), Thai (0.27%), Vietnamese (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

31
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

10
Break & enter dwelling684/100k
7
Steal from dwelling478/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft342/100k
40
Domestic assault2,734/100k
1
Robbery68/100k
15
Non-domestic assault1,025/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 212 (all categories, latest year)14,522 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

14

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 989 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Augusta Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

13
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury (117.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.0% · vs WA avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
13.1%
Accommodation & Food Services
9.7%
Construction
9.5%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Retail Trade
8.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
750mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
44 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1010 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
77 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachJays Beach (4.0 km)
Nearest hospitalMargaret River District Hospital (40.0 km)
Nearest vet2.4 km
Nearest airportPerth (274.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

26

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
7
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

60

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

10
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

35

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

9

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services1
Services per 1,000 residents0.68

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
36
Residential places

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

2
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km2
In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate4.57%
Projected population 20412,230
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Augusta

Is Augusta safe?

Augusta has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Augusta from Perth CBD?

Augusta is about 270.6 km from Perth CBD.

What schools are in Augusta?

Augusta has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Augusta?

Augusta has a transport score of 13/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.