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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Augusta has an estimated 8,211 residents, up from 6,595 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,616 people, or 24.5%. Growth has averaged 4.4% a year over five years, faster than 93% of areas nationally. 856 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 74.8% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Augusta at approximately 8,211 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 1,616 people (24.5%) compared to the 6,595 people counted during the 2021 Census. This calculation incorporates the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,090 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 856 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density metric of 3.9 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial physical space. Augusta outpaced both the national average (9.5%) and the Rest of WA with its 24.5% post-2021 census surge, establishing the district as a standout regional growth center.
Inward relocation from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 74.8% of recent population additions, with natural growth and overseas migration also delivering positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline. In locations lacking coverage or for projecting post-2032 demographic trajectories, age cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region ABS series (anchored on 2022 data) are incorporated. Looking ahead, non-metropolitan growth in the locality is anticipated to exceed median levels, with updated annual ERP metrics pointing to a gain of 1,324 persons by 2041, which translates to a cumulative rise of 14.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
918 new dwellings have been approved in Augusta over the past five years, an average of 183 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 183 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Augusta run at roughly 183 annually, totaling 918 homes authorized across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Market balance remains steady, evidenced by an average influx of 1.7 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), alongside an average residential construction cost of $470,000 per dwelling. Non-residential activity also indicates solid conditions, with commercial building permits reaching $10.3 million this financial year. Per capita building activity in Augusta surpasses the Rest of WA by 105.0%, presenting purchasers with extensive options while outpacing nationwide figures to reflect substantial developer enthusiasm.
Structural profiles for new construction feature 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's spacious, low-density layout designed for families. Recording roughly 35 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical attributes of an expanding area. According to the latest quarterly projection from AreaSearch, Augusta is on track to add 1,203 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well suited to accommodate this incoming demand, sustaining favorable purchasing conditions while offering potential to surpass current growth estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Augusta
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Augusta, worth an estimated $290 million. A further 91 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $27 billion. 23 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and civic planning initiatives play a vital role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by Witchcliffe Ecovillage, Witchcliffe Streetscape Plan and Activation, Margaret River Net-Positive Circular Hotel, and Margaret River Wa 6285.
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Alexandra Bridge Works
Construction and works upgrades at Alexandra Bridge, including log armouring for erosion protection along the Blackwood River, and construction of stairs, a public viewing platform and a finger jetty. The works are being carried out in stages to minimize disruption to the public. This project is funded by the Australian Government in partnership with the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
Witchcliffe Ecovillage
A pioneering sustainable residential development featuring 350+ homes across 11 residential clusters with extensive permaculture areas, community gardens, renewable energy systems, and environmental conservation areas. The 120-hectare ecovillage is designed to be self-sufficient in renewable energy, water, and fresh food production.
Margaret River Main Street Makeover
A comprehensive streetscape improvement project for Margaret River's main street including new lighting, landscaping, public art installations, improved pedestrian facilities, and enhanced commercial precinct amenities.
Witchcliffe Streetscape Plan and Activation
A streetscape improvement plan for Witchcliffe main street including enhanced park areas around Druid Park, improved pedestrian connectivity, public art, and commercial precinct revitalization.
Lot 112 Andrews Way Margaret River Structure Plan
Structure plan for Lot 112 Andrews Way establishing residential (approx R20) and a future commercial development area to facilitate subdivision and new housing supply in Margaret River.
Lot 500 Wirring Road Cowaramup Structure Plan
An approved structure plan by the WA Planning Commission for residential development on Lot 500 Wirring Road near Cowaramup providing for future housing growth in the area.
Rapids Landing Masterplanned Community
A comprehensive masterplanned community by The Lester Group located 800 metres from Margaret River town centre. The development includes an established residential estate with various sized lots, a proposed over-50s lifestyle community, village centre with retail and commercial spaces, Rapids Landing Primary School, parklands, and native bush reserves. The community features modern infrastructure including reticulated gas, NBN fibre, and extensive walking/cycling trails.
Cowaramup Country Estate
Cowaramup Country Estate is a masterplanned residential subdivision by Goldfields Group across a 20-hectare site in the Margaret River region. The approved development delivers 184 residential lots ranging from 380 to 1,900 square metres, a dedicated medium-density site, and extensive public open space. The project aims to provide critical housing supply in Cowaramup with staged civil construction commencing from late 2025.
4,209 residents of Augusta are employed, from a labour force of 4,296. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 65.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,447, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A capable local talent pool characterizes Augusta, marked by solid industrial and manufacturing footprints, an unemployment rate of merely 2.0%, and a 0.9% rise in estimated jobs over the past year. As of March 2026, working residents count stands at 4,209, keeping local unemployment 1.5% beneath the 3.5% reported for Regional WA while labor force participation matches Regional WA at 65.4%. Census figures indicate that 18.3% of the workforce operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during Covid-19 may have shaped this outcome. Primary employment sectors for local residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction.
Specialization is particularly pronounced in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which commands a workforce share 1.5 times the regional level, whereas mining claims a lesser proportion at 7.0% compared to the regional benchmark of 11.7%. A comparison between resident workers and local Census workplace counts suggests a relatively constrained pool of local positions. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026 indicate identical 0.9% expansions in both employment and the labour force, keeping local jobless figures steady. By comparison, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% decline in jobs, a 0.3% rise in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 provide broad indicators of employment trajectory. Nationally, employment is modeled to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral rates vary widely. Aligning these industry trajectories with Augusta's economic makeup yields an illustrative local growth projection of 5.1% over five years and 11.4% over ten years (representing a baseline sectoral weighting that excludes localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Augusta is $1,370 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $705 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,515 a year against an average of $63,203. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate an Augusta SA2 median taxpayer income of $46,515 and an average of $63,203, trailing both national benchmarks and the respective figures of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in 10.93% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to approximately $51,599 (median) and $70,111 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows family, household, and personal earnings ranking modestly between the 25th and 29th percentiles. The primary earning bracket captures 31.3% of residents (2,570 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, closely matching the 31.1% share recorded regionally.
Tight affordability leaves just 84.7% of income remaining, placing the area at the 27th percentile, alongside a 5th decile SEIFA income position.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Augusta had 2,399 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,816 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the housing landscape in Augusta was dominated by separate houses at 94.1%, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings comprising 5.8%, differing from Regional WA where houses stood at 88.5% and other dwellings accounted for 11.6%. Full home ownership reached 43.9%, well above regional standards, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (34.2%) or leased (21.9%). Typical monthly mortgage costs reached $1,816 and median weekly rent stood at $300, compared to $1,560 and $265 in Regional WA. Across Australia, typical payments run higher, with national mortgages averaging $1,863 and rents reaching $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Augusta counted 2,399 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,987 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 71.0% of all local domestic arrangements, consisting of couples without children (35.5%), couples with children (28.1%), and single parent families (6.9%). The remaining 29.0% consists of non-family households, made up of lone person households (26.4%) and group living arrangements (2.5%). Average household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly below the 2.5 average seen across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.7% of adults in Augusta hold a university qualification, including 18.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 678 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic credentials in the district exceed broader regional figures, with 24.7% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees compared to 17.6% across the Rest of WA and 18.0% across the SA4 region. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 18.5%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational qualifications are held by 41.3% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (29.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.8%). Community educational engagement is robust, with 28.0% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This proportion includes 12.7% attending primary schools, 7.4% in secondary education, and 1.7% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Augusta means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Augusta features 8 bus stops served by 1 bus routes, delivering a combined total of 22 weekly passenger trips. Service proximity remains constrained, with the typical distance to the closest boarding point measuring 2882 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward residential flow, with private motor vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys and walking representing 7%. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.7 motor vehicles, while 18.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings. Transit service provision provides an average of 3 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.7% of residents in Augusta report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health evaluations conducted by AreaSearch show favorable community outcomes, characterized by low mortality and minimal prevalence of chronic ailments across age brackets, alongside a private health insurance rate of approximately 50% (~4,146 people). This insurance coverage sits below the 56.4% recorded across Regional WA and the national standard of 55.7%. Among recorded ailments, arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent, reported by 8.9% and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 70.7% of residents noted having no medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Well-being metrics among those aged under-65 remain above average.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 23.4% of the population (1,917 people), surpassing the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with older residents registering particularly strong health ratings relative to national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Augusta is largely Australian-born, at 77.9% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.4%) and Australian (28.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Augusta track below wider averages, with 84.8% holding citizenship, 77.9% Australian-born, and 95.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 34.1% of the community. Judaism registers an overrepresentation at 0.2% of the local population, whereas none was recorded across Regional WA. Ancestry details based on parental birthplace highlight English heritage as the primary background at 36.4%, notably higher than the regional level of 31.3%, followed by Australian at 28.8% and Scottish at 8.1%. Other distinct ancestral representations include Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.5% regionally), New Zealand at 1.1% (versus 0.9%), and Welsh at 0.8% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Augusta is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 15.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographically, Augusta skews older than Regional WA, with individuals aged 65+ making up 23.4% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 19.1% across the wider region. Younger residents aged 0 - 24 represent 26.0%, below the regional benchmark of 29.1%. The local median age is estimated at 46, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years above the Regional WA median of 40 from that Census, where the nationwide median was 38. Residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced from 29.3% to an estimated 27.0% since the Census.
In contrast, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the largest numerical increase by 2041, growing by 454 (23%) to reach 2,400.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Augusta
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 856 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,595 at the 2021 Census → 8,211 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (501011001). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.