6,595 ▲ +48.7%
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 4,436
- 2016: 5,431
- 2021: 6,595
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Augusta · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Augusta
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Augusta is 46, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is a key feature of the town, though the population has grown by 49% since 2011 to reach 6,595 people.
6,595
▲ +48.7%
- 1–1: 40 areas
- 1–2: 0 areas
- 2–3: 0 areas
- 3–4: 12 areas
- 4–6: 6 areas
- 6–9: 9 areas
- 9–13: 10 areas
- 13–19: 7 areas
- 19–27: 17 areas
- 27–39: 6 areas
- 39–56: 5 areas
- 56–81: 4 areas
- 81–116: 1 area
- 116–168: 5 areas
- 168–242: 3 areas
- 242–349: 4 areas
- 349–503: 2 areas
- 503–725: 9 areas
- 725–1,045: 3 areas
- 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
- 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
- 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
- 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
- 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
- 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
- 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
- 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
- 19,501–28,116: 231 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Augusta — lower than 68% of areas.
| Augusta | 6,595 |
|---|---|
| 6285, WA | 10,633 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population has grown significantly, adding about 2,159 people since 2011. Despite this growth, the typical age of residents has remained steady at 46 years, which is much higher than most similar areas.
46 yrs → 0.0%
Older than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 46 yrs
- 2016: 45 yrs
- 2021: 46 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.8% of the community, a figure well above the national average. While children under 15 represent 19.0% of residents, the largest group is older adults aged 45 to 64 at 29.3%.
22.8% ▲ +20.4%
Higher than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 18.9%
- 2016: 21.0%
- 2021: 22.8%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
19.0% ▲ +10.4%
Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 17.2%
- 2016: 19.3%
- 2021: 19.0%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Augusta, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
People in de facto relationships make up 15.1% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 1.1% of the community, a little below the state and national averages.
1.1% ▲ +26.1%
Lower than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 0.9%
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.1%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15.1% ▲ +18.8%
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 12.7%
- 2016: 14.6%
- 2021: 15.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Augusta, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 28%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Augusta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/501011001/augusta/topic/demographics-identity