Moving to Augusta WA 6290
What the official numbers say about living in Augusta — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $869 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Augusta grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,292 → 1,463 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Cantonese, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Augusta scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest airport: Margaret River Aerodrome, 43.3 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 271 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 4 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 8 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Augusta profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Augusta Primary School 200 m
Groceries: Augusta IGA Supermarket 250 m
Parks and reserves: Hiller Park 650 m · Shervington Park 900 m · Albion House Park 1.3 km · Colourpath 1.3 km · Georgiana Park 1.3 km · Jack French Park 1.5 km · Lions Park 1.5 km · Sam Griffith Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Augusta, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Pacific Black Duck · Little Pied Cormorant · Pied Cormorant · Silver Gull · Australian Pied Oystercatcher.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Augusta, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta here | 1,463 | — | 3/10 | 69% |
| Witchcliffe | 484 | — | 7/10 | 48% |
| Margaret River | 8,918 | — | 6/10 | 63% |
| Cowaramup | 2,482 | — | 8/10 | 28% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Augusta Margaret River — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forrest — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6290 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Augusta profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,292 people to 1,463. It sits about 271 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line. Local government is Augusta Margaret River council, and the federal seat is Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Witchcliffe · Margaret River · Cowaramup.
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