Augusta Margaret River

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, with 20.4% of people being children under 15, and de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 22.4% of the population was born overseas. This overseas-born figure has risen slightly since 2011, although it remains well below the Western Australian average.

English is the primary language for 84.3% of residents. While the number of people using another language at home rose slightly to 7.4%, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A huge majority of people—60.3%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 23 points since 2011.

Residents are well-qualified, with 23.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 57.5% completing Year 12. Both figures have risen since 2011, and the area's school advantage score is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,529, which is higher than most similar areas but a little below the state average. High earners are more common than usual, with 10.5% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

The community is generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.1%) compared to the rest of Australia. Similarly, the 3.4% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.6% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and childcare than people in most other areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (47.6%) than the state or national averages. Their unemployment rate of 9.0% is also well below the national figure.

Homes here are typically larger than in other areas, averaging 2.5 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up the largest group at 56.9%, and fewer people live alone compared to most areas.

Separate houses are dominant, making up 92.5% of dwellings. While 34.2% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents have risen by $90 since 2011 to reach $350.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 44.7% of homes having two vehicles and very few people using public transport. Only 1.2% of workers commute by public transport, and there are very few stops available.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the arrival of new residents from overseas has fallen since 2011.

Unemployment is very low at 2.8%, which is much lower than most areas. However, full-time employment is among the lowest for its level, with many people working in accommodation, food, and construction.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Population growth since 2021 has been well above the state average at 16.6%.

The climate is distinct, with annual rainfall of 973mm, which is far above the Western Australian average. Average maximum temperatures are also well below the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.9. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, or health services compared to the state average.