Moving to Margaret River WA 6285
What the official numbers say about living in Margaret River — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median personal income of $1,640 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Margaret River grew 41% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,328 → 8,918 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: French, Spanish, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Margaret River scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 12% work from home.
The Perth CBD is roughly 235 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 23 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 3 parks — see them all on the Margaret River profile.
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 6285 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Margaret River profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Margaret River?
The census median rent is $380 a week.
Is Margaret River growing?
Population went from 6,328 (2011) to 8,918 (2021) — up 41% over the decade.
How far is Margaret River from the city?
About 235 km straight-line from the Perth CBD.
Which council area is Margaret River in?
Margaret River falls under Augusta Margaret River council and the federal electorate of Forrest.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Dunsborough · West Busselton.