Augusta, WA: suburb profile

The population of Augusta WA is 1,463 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Augusta is $541 per week ($28,132 per year). Median rent in Augusta is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Augusta has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Augusta has a population density of 49 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Augusta is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Augusta is $1,551.

Population
1,463
Census 2021
Median income
$541/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$280/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
62years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Augusta vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Augusta is $541 a week, 33% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 654th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $280 a week, $40 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 32.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 62, 21 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAugustaTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$541/wk$806/wk −33%$766/wk
Household income$869/wk$1,722/wk −50%$1,637/wk
Rent$280/wk$320/wk −13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,551/mo$1,759/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age6241 +21 yrs42
Rent share of household income32.2%18.6% +13.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Augusta, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Augusta Population

1,463 residents at the 2021 Census.

Augusta Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$541/wk
$28,132 per year
Ranked 7,822 of 14,663
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
Ranked 5,374 of 14,663
Median Age
62years
24 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,551/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Augusta Rent Prices & Affordability

32% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $869/wk
Median rent $280/wk
Rent to income 32.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Augusta against your income

About $3,766 a month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $589/wk
Rent share 32.2%

Augusta Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
981
avg ICSEA score
110
total students
Augusta Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 110 students
981
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Augusta, Western Australia: 34.3086°S, 115.1382°E

Augusta Schools (1)

People in Augusta

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (708) Female 51.6% (754)

Population Density

49
people per km²
1,463 people · 29.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,176
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.8%
New Zealand
2.9%
Germany
1.0%
Scotland
0.9%
India
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.5%
Cantonese
0.4%
French
0.4%
Thai
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
54.4%
Australian
35.1%
Scottish
12.8%
Irish
9.4%
German
5.1%
Italian
1.8%
Dutch
1.3%
New Zealander
1.0%
Welsh
1.0%
Australian Aboriginal
0.8%
French
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
48.4%
Anglican
18.9%
Catholic
11.3%
Not stated
9.5%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Baptist
1.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.3% 705
Separated
4.2% 56
Divorced
10.4% 138
Widowed
10.9% 144
Never married
21.2% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
55.9%
Couple: children under 15
23.9%
Couple: no children under 15
10.7%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.7%
2 persons
44.3%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
5.5%
5 persons
2.3%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Augusta

Housing Tenure

Of the 652 occupied private dwellings in Augusta at the 2021 Census, 21.0% were rented, 53.7% owned outright and 18.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.4% 35 dwellings
Owned outright
53.7% 350 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
18.9% 123 dwellings
Rented
21.0% 137 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
19.8%
3 bedrooms
50.1%
4 bedrooms
20.4%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
11.2%
$300-$449/mo
5.6%
$600-$799/mo
4.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
39.7%
2 vehicles
40.3%
3 vehicles
11.9%
4+ vehicles
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Augusta

Employment

Employed full-time
17.1% 201 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 252 people
Unemployed
1.3% 15 people
Not in labour force
60.1% 705 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.5%
Managers
18.9%
Professionals
14.6%
Community & Personal Service
12.6%
Sales Workers
10.3%
Labourers
8.6%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
12.8%
$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
14.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.2%
$4,000+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
9.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Walked only
4.3%
Truck
2.0%
Other
1.8%
Bus
1.4%
Bicycle
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.5%
Postgraduate Degree
6.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.2%
Engineering
15.2%
Health
14.1%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Education
11.8%
Society & Culture
8.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Agriculture & Environment
6.4%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.8%
Secondary: Government
31.5%
Vocational Education
14.6%
Pre-school
12.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Secondary: Catholic
2.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.3%
Has need for assistance
8.2%
Need for assistance not stated
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
131
Arthritis
88
Heart disease
82
Lung condition
53
Cancer
49
Asthma
40
Stroke
38
Diabetes
33
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 191
Did not provide
84.3% 1,022

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
34.3% 418
Not a volunteer
65.7% 799

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.4% 66
Never served
94.6% 1,156

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
18.9%
1 child
13.4%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
23.6%
4 children
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
29
1961: 1970
80
1971: 1980
58
1981: 1990
37
1991: 2000
29
2001: 2010
33
2011: 2015
12
2016
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.9%
moved in the last year
40.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,100
Moved from WA
112
Moved: same area (SA2)
102

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5: 14 hours
27.3%
15: 29 hours
19.3%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.2%
Step family: no other children
14.6%
Other couple: children only
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Augusta

What is the population of Augusta WA?

The population of Augusta WA is 1,463 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 49 people per km². Augusta is ranked #3,431 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Augusta?

The median personal income in Augusta WA is $541 per week, or $28,132 per year. The median household income is $869 per week. Family income is $1,176 per week. Augusta is ranked #7,822 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Augusta?

Median rent in Augusta WA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rent represents 32.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Augusta ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Augusta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Augusta WA is $1,551. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Augusta?

The median age in Augusta WA is 62 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Augusta a good suburb to live in?

Augusta is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,463. The median income is $541/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50038. All dollar figures in AUD.