Full-time 14.2%Part-time 18.1%Unemployed 0.9%Not in labour 66.9%
Dwelling Types
Augusta
House 85.4%Semi-detached 7.5%Flat/Unit 0.6%Other 6.4%
Commute Mode
Augusta
Car 78.8%Transit 1.4%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 4.5%WFH 14.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.1%
England
9.8%
New Zealand
2.9%
India
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
97.4%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Cantonese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Augusta
Is Augusta safe?
Augusta has a safety score of 55/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gnarabup (87/100), Margaret River (WA) (71/100), Cowaramup (94/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Augusta?
Median weekly rent in Augusta is $625/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gnarabup ($750/wk), Margaret River (WA) ($800/wk), Cowaramup ($835/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Augusta?
Augusta has a school rating of 17/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Augusta Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Augusta affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Augusta is $975K, up 25.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $778K. For renters, median weekly rent is $625/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Gnarabup ($2.8M), Margaret River (WA) ($1.1M), Cowaramup ($1.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
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🚗 Car Dependent🌿 Nature & Outdoors🏖️ Beach Lifestyle🏡 Quiet Residential🌳 Established
Augusta sits at the tip of Australia's south-west corner, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet at Cape Leeuwin, a dramatic, end-of-the-world setting that draws hikers completing the Cape to Cape Track, whale watchers at Hamelin Bay, and road-trippers circling the South West. It's a small, quiet coastal town with no urban pretensions, strong community character, and serious bushfire risk, best experienced with a 4WD, good boots, and no plans to hurry back.
At $975k and rent of $625/week, the local housing market is close to the Perth metro median. The safety score of 55/100 sits 3 points above the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 17/100, below the Perth average. The mature median age of 62 and household income of $869/week reflect an established community.
“You may know about WA's swans, ducks and meth pipes, but did you know Augusta has been harbouring Robin Williams soul?”— 182 upvotes in community discussion