Augusta

Population growth drivers in Augusta are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Augusta's population was estimated at around 1,820 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 357 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,463 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,603 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional 90 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 60 persons per square kilometer in Augusta. The suburb's growth rate of 24.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Australian non-metropolitan areas. The suburb of Augusta is expected to increase by 228 persons to reach a total of 2,041 by the year 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Augusta among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Augusta has had around 20 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 102 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.6 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests supply is lagging demand, leading to potential buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $511,000. In FY-26, $66,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Augusta's construction rates per person are similar to the Rest of WA, maintaining market balance with the broader area. However, recent periods show increased development activity, suggesting strong developer confidence.

All recent development has comprised detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 55 people per dwelling approval, Augusta exhibits growth area characteristics. AreaSearch projects Augusta to grow by 125 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Augusta has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

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The employment environment in Augusta shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Augusta's workforce comprises a mix of white and blue-collar jobs, with tourism and hospitality sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 6.1%. As of June 2025711 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 0.6% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation in Augusta lags at 39.0%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Dominant employment sectors include accommodation & food, retail trade, and construction.

Notably, accommodation & food employment is 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, mining is under-represented at 3.7% compared to Rest of WA's 11.7%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 6.1%, labour force by 5.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.1% and a 0.6 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Augusta's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Augusta's median taxpayer income was $34,163 and average income was $47,629 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national average of $57,323 (median) and $71,163 (average), which was reported for Rest of WA during the same period. By September 2025, current estimates project median income to be approximately $39,014 and average income to be around $54,392, based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census figures from 2021 indicate that incomes in Augusta fall within the 0th to 6th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income analysis reveals that 36.9% of residents (671 individuals) earn between $400 - 799 per week, differing from regional patterns where earnings typically fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 band (31.1%). The prevalence of lower-income residents (47.3% earning less than $800/week) suggests constrained household budgets across much of the suburb. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 3rd percentile nationally.

Augusta is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Augusta's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 89.8% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Augusta stood at 58.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.4% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,551, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Augusta was $280, compared to Non-Metro WA's $360. Nationally, Augusta's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Augusta features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.4% of all households, including 14.3% couples with children, 39.6% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.6%, with lone person households at 37.7% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 1.9 people, smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Augusta fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.5%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas make up 13.0% and certificates account for 29.2%.

School and university attendance comprises 17.0% of the community, including 6.2% in primary education, 5.5% in secondary education, and 0.4% pursuing tertiary education. Augusta Primary School serves the local area with an enrollment of 102 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 980) offering balanced educational opportunities. The area has one school focused exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby regions. Local school capacity is limited at 5.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.4, leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates two operational public transport stops in Augusta. These stops offer mixed bus services, collectively facilitating fourteen weekly passenger trips via one route. Transport access is considered limited, with residents generally situated 1310 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages two trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Augusta is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Augusta faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. As of approximately mid-2016 to early 2017, around 46% (~839 people) had private health cover, compared to Rest of WA's 52.6%. Nationally, the average was 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions were arthritis (13.8%) and mental health issues (7.8%), with 58.5% reporting no medical ailments, versus Rest of WA's 69.5%. As of this period, 44.7% (~813 people) were aged 65 and over, higher than Rest of WA's 20.0%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Augusta were notably strong, surpassing general population metrics.

Augusta ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Augusta had a cultural diversity below average, with 77.3% of its population born in Australia and 88.4% being citizens. English was spoken by 97.4% at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 45.1%.

Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% across Rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups were English (41.5%), Australian (26.7%), and Scottish (9.7%). Welsh (0.8%) was notably overrepresented, as were French (0.6%) and New Zealand (0.8%).

Augusta ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Augusta has a median age of 62, which is significantly higher than the Rest of WA figure of 40 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of WA, Augusta has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (24.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.6%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 4.4% to 5.8% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 5.5% to 6.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 16.7% to 16.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Augusta's age structure. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 24%, adding 48 residents to reach 254. However, both the 15 to 24 and 85+ age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.