Margaret River at a glance
Median house
$840,000
Median unit
$520,000
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
8,918
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Margaret River.
The postcode for Margaret River is 6285 (WA).
The median house price in Margaret River is $840,000.
Margaret River (6285) sits in the Nannup region of Western Australia. The median house here is $840,000, above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Margaret River has roughly 8,918 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Margaret River scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Margaret River's population at 8,918, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,918
Median age
39
Family households
72%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $840,000 on a typical sale, above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $520,000, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $168,000. Prices sit above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$840,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $520,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$840,000
$520,000
8,918
Median age: 39
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.35% (median rent $380/wk against a $840,000 price tag). Units yield 3.80% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), 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 20242.35%
Based on $840,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.80%
Based on $520,000 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 202670%
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.
56
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Margaret River.
Local schools for Margaret River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Margaret River Senior High School
Rapids Landing Primary School
Margaret River Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Margaret River.
- What is the median house price in Margaret River?
- The median house price in Margaret River, WA 6285 is $840,000. The median unit price is $520,000.
- What is the Margaret River postcode?
- Margaret River is in the 6285 postcode, in WA, in the Nannup region.
- Where is Margaret River?
- Margaret River is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6285, in the Nannup region.
- What is the average rent in Margaret River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Margaret River?
- There are 5 schools serving Margaret River on this page, including Margaret River Senior High School, Rapids Landing Primary School, Margaret River Primary School.
- How walkable is Margaret River?
- Margaret River has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Margaret River?
- Margaret River is close to Bramley, Yebble, Burnside, Witchcliffe, Prevelly.
- What is the population of Margaret River?
- The population of Margaret River is approximately 8,918 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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