# Augusta

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Augusta Margaret River › 6285, WA

Area: 2,107 km²

An older population defines Augusta, where the typical resident is 46 and seniors make up nearly 23% of the community. The area has grown significantly, adding over 2,000 people since 2011 to reach a population of 6,595. It is a largely residential place where most people live in their own detached houses. A high proportion of residents report having no religion, reflecting a distinct cultural shift as this figure rose 24 points over the last decade.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.8% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has increased by 3.9 points since 2011, while children under 15 have also risen to 19.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 6,595 | +48.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 46 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.1% | +26.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 22.8% | +20.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.0% | +10.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.1% | +18.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.3%, Young adults (25–44) 22.9%, Seniors (65+) 22.8%, Children (0–14) 19.0%, Youth (15–24) 6.0%

**Marital status** — Married 53.8%, Never married 28.4%, Divorced 9.6%, Widowed 5.1%, Separated 3.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (19.9%) compared to the state average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 19.9% | +5.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 70.1%, England 8.1%, New Zealand 2.8%, South Africa 0.9%, Philippines 0.4%, Italy 0.4%, India 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%, China 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 48.4%, Australian 38.2%, Scottish 10.7%, Irish 10.5%, German 4.3%, Italian 2.9%, Dutch 2.4%, Chinese 0.5%, Filipino 0.5%, Greek 0.4%, Indian 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Language

English is the primary language for 86.6% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.2% | +26.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.3% | +4.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 86.6%, Italian 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Cantonese 0.2%, Mandarin 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

A majority of residents (56.5%) have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This is the most striking religious trend, with the number of non-religious people rising 24 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 56.5% | +71.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 56.5%, Christianity 30.0%, Not stated 11.5%, Buddhism 1.1%, Other religions 0.3%, Hinduism 0.2%, Judaism 0.1%, Islam 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Qualifications have improved since 2011, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 20.2%. Year 12 completion also rose by 9 points to reach 52.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.0% | +21.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 20.2% | +49.3% since 2011 |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.18 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 9 | — |
| School enrolments | 721 | — |
| Average school size | 180 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,038 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 52.0%, Year 10 22.6%, Year 11 10.0%, Year 9 or below 5.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.8%, Bachelor degree 23.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.7%, Postgraduate degree 4.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.4%, Certificate I / II 2.5%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 14.4%, Management & commerce 11.7%, Education 10.8%, Health 10.4%, Society & culture 7.8%, Architecture & building 6.3%, Agriculture & environment 6.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.7%, Natural & physical sciences 3.8%, Creative arts 3.7%, Information technology 0.8%

## Income

Typical incomes are much lower than those in the rest of the state; the typical household earns $1,370 a week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly rose 8 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $705 | +31.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,370 | +44.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,693 | +39.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 12.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.0%, $1,500–$2,999 27.5%, Under $650 17.2%, $3,000–$3,999 6.8%, $4,000 or more 5.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 41.7%, $650–$1,499 31.4%, $1,500–$2,999 13.7%, $3,000 or more 3.3%

## Health & Disability

People here are slightly less likely to have a long-term health condition (25.9%) or a mental health condition (7.5%) than the national average. Only 3.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 25.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.8% | +10.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 9.1%, Mental health 7.5%, Other condition 6.5%, Asthma 6.1%, Heart disease 4.1%, Cancer 3.5%, Diabetes 2.8%, Lung condition 1.5%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 62.5%, One condition 18.2%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 2.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very common, with 25.5% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework, well above the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 25.5% | -14.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.9% | +17.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.7% | +1.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.3% | -6.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is small, but the typical person is 31—noticeably older than the national figure of 24. This group also shows a very strong employment record with 0.0% unemployment.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 75 | — |
| First Nations median age | 31 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 46.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $817 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,437 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.3% | — |

## Family & Households

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.4% having children and 37.0% without. One-parent families are much less common here (9.1%) than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | +4.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.1% | -2.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.5% | +3.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 53.4%, Couples without children 37.0%, One-parent families 9.1%, Other families 0.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 39.6%, 1 person 26.5%, 4 people 14.0%, 3 people 13.3%, 5 people 5.1%, 6 or more 1.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Detached houses are the standard here, making up 93.2% of all dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 40.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | +50.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,816 | +13.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 20.6% | -30.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 40.9% | -0.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 93.2% | +0.8% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 76.4% | +1.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 40.9%, Owned with a mortgage 32.0%, Rented 20.6%, Other tenure 4.3%, Not stated 2.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 93.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 2.9%, Other dwelling 2.4%, Flat or apartment 0.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 41.6%, 4 bedrooms 30.1%, 2 bedrooms 15.3%, 1 bedroom 5.5%, 5 or more 4.8%, Studio / none 1.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 40.3%, $350–$549 31.0%, Under $200 16.0%, $550–$749 4.3%, $750 or more 0.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 35.5%, $1,000–$1,799 29.3%, Under $1,000 18.5%, $3,000 or more 12.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 93.2% of homes have at least one vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.4% of people using it to get to work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.9% | -39.3% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 15.3% | +7.9% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.4% | +7.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.21 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 16.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.4%, Worked at home 15.3%, Walked 4.4%, Car (passenger) 3.4%, Bus 1.4%, Bicycle 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.9%, 1 vehicle 28.5%, 3 vehicles 16.1%, 4 or more 8.7%, No vehicle 1.9%

## Migration & Movement

About 39.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 14.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 39.9% | +11.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.9% | -25.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is far below the state average at 48.3%. The local economy is diverse, with significant shares of the workforce in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and tourism.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | -24.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.3% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 48.3% | -8.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13.1%, Accommodation & food 9.7%, Construction 9.5%, Manufacturing 8.8%, Health care & social assistance 8.6%, Retail trade 8.6%, Education & training 8.1%, Mining 6.6%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Professional & technical 3.6%, Public administration & safety 3.5%, Other services 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 1.6%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Finance & insurance 0.7%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 19.4%, Technicians & trades 16.5%, Professionals 15.0%, Labourers 13.8%, Community & personal service 10.1%, Clerical & administrative 9.7%, Sales workers 7.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.0%

## Economy & Advantage

The area has seen very strong population growth recently, rising 19.5% since 2021. Overall, its level of advantage is about the same as other areas of a similar size.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 990 | — |
| Population estimate | 8,090 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 19.5% | — |
| Businesses | 1,020 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 22.3 degrees and annual rainfall of 959mm.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 959 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 22.3 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 11.3 | — |

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport (11.8%) or schools (19.6%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.2 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 24.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 29.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 11.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 19.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 43.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 22.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 20.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.8% | — |

## Schools serving Augusta

9 schools, 3,224 students, average ICSEA 1,043.

By sector: Government 6, Independent 2, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 8, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Margaret River Independent School | Independent | Primary | 21.2 km | 156 |
| Karridale Primary School | Government | Primary | 24.7 km | 55 |
| Rapids Landing Primary School | Government | Primary | 27.9 km | 425 |
| Augusta Primary School | Government | Primary | 28.0 km | 110 |
| Margaret River Senior High School | Government | Secondary | 29.0 km | 1,196 |
| Margaret River Primary School | Government | Primary | 29.3 km | 568 |
| Margaret River Montessori School - Margaret River campus | Independent | Primary | 29.5 km | 141 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 29.8 km | 173 |
| Cowaramup Primary School | Government | Primary | 35.4 km | 400 |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/501011001/augusta