Augusta at a glance
Median house
$800,000
Median unit
$627,500
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
1,463
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Augusta.
The postcode for Augusta is 6290 (WA).
The median house price in Augusta is $800,000.
Augusta (6290) sits in the Augusta Margaret River region of Western Australia. The median house here is $800,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Augusta has roughly 1,463 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Augusta scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Augusta's population at 1,463, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,463
Median age
62
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $800,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $627,500, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $160,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$800,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $627,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$800,000
$627,500
1,463
Median age: 62
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.79% (median rent $275/wk against a $800,000 price tag). Units yield 2.32% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.79%
Based on $800,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.32%
Based on $627,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Augusta.
Local schools for Augusta
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Government School Catchment
Augusta Primary School
Karridale Primary School
Rapids Landing Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Augusta.
- What is the median house price in Augusta?
- The median house price in Augusta, WA 6290 is $800,000. The median unit price is $627,500.
- What is the Augusta postcode?
- Augusta is in the 6290 postcode, in WA, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- Where is Augusta?
- Augusta is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6290, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- What is the average rent in Augusta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Augusta?
- There are 4 schools serving Augusta on this page, including Augusta Primary School, Karridale Primary School, Margaret River Independent School.
- How walkable is Augusta?
- Augusta has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Augusta?
- Augusta is close to East Augusta, Leeuwin, Molloy Island, Deepdene, Kudardup.
- What is the population of Augusta?
- The population of Augusta is approximately 1,463 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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