Augusta WA

Postcode 6290 · Augusta Margaret River LGA

Augusta is a small community in Western Australia within the Augusta Margaret River local government area (postcode 6290). With a population of 1,463, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 62. Households earn a median income of $45K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Augusta is $800,000, having surged 25% over the past year. Units have a median price of $628,000 (+39.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,551.

Augusta is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 981, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.

From an investment perspective, Augusta offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($800K/$951K). The price-to-income ratio of 17.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +25.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$800K/$951K Near Median
Affordability17.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+25.0% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$44,177
Mean Income$60,752
Earners5,186
YoY Change+1.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$800K
25% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$628K
39.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
1,463
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age62
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$869
Personal Income /wk$541
Mortgage /mth$1,551
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA981
Total Students110
Government1
Augusta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 981
HOSPITALS (1)
Augusta Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024