Augusta
Statistical Area - sa2

Augusta lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Augusta's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 8,503. This figure represents a growth of 1,908 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,595. The increase was inferred from ABS estimates: 7,723 in June 2024 and an additional 768 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 4.0 persons per square kilometer. Augusta's growth rate of 28.9% since the 2021 Census surpassed both national (8.9%) and non-metro averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for roughly 80% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate above-median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, Augusta is expected to expand by 1,429 persons, marking a total increase of 7.6% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Augusta was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Augusta has seen approximately 176 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 882 homes were approved, with a further 63 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, contributing to stable market dynamics. The average construction cost of new homes is around $348,000. In terms of commercial development, approximately $10.3 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating moderate levels of activity. Compared to the Rest of WA, Augusta has 92.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. The location currently has about 39 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Augusta is projected to grow by 648 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Augusta has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Augusta significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Augusta has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 5.7%. In June 2025, 4,137 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%, and workforce participation at 59.4%. Key industries for Augusta residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing shows strong specialization, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Mining has a limited presence, with 7.0% employment compared to 11.7% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment in Augusta increased by 5.7%, while labour force grew by 5.4%, causing a fall in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of WA, where employment rose by 1.1%, labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Augusta's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.1% over five years and 11.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Augusta's median income among taxpayers was $44,520 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $62,068 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of WA's median and average incomes of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Augusta would be approximately $50,842 and $70,882 based on a Wage Price Index growth of 14.2%. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes rank modestly in Augusta, between the 25th and 29th percentiles. The income distribution indicates that 31.3% of residents (2,661 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the surrounding region where 31.1% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Augusta, with only 84.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Augusta, as per the latest Census data, 94.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 5.8% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro WA's 89.8% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Augusta stood at 43.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.2% and rented ones at 21.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,816, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Augusta was $300, lower than the Non-Metro WA figure of $360. Nationally, Augusta's median mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $300 compared to the national figure of $375.

Augusta has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 71.0% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 35.5% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.0%, with lone person households at 26.4% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Augusta performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's educational profile is notable with university qualification rates at 24.7% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of WA average of 17.6% and the SA4 region average of 18.0%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 29.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.7% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education. Augusta's four schools have a combined enrollment of 678 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1024) with balanced educational opportunities. These four schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 8.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.5, resulting in many families traveling for schooling.

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

Augusta has eight operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 22 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2882 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages three trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Augusta's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Augusta residents show positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 51%, or about 4,302 people, compared to 52.6% in Rest of WA.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.9%) and mental health issues (7.3%), while 70.7% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 69.5% across Rest of WA. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 22%, or 1,874 people, compared to 20% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.8% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (77.9%), and speaking English only at home (95.3%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Augusta, comprising 34.1% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Augusta compared to the rest of Western Australia, with 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (36.4%), Australian (28.8%), and Scottish (8.1%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.8% compared to 0.7% regionally, New Zealand at 1.1% versus 1.0%, and Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.7%.

Augusta hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Augusta's median age is 46, which is higher than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and above the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 14.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise 8.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 6.0% to 7.2%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 45 to 54 group will grow by 20%, reaching 1,333 people from 1,114. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 5-14 and 85+.