Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Augusta-Margaret River, WA

30 suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River council area · Population ~20,170 · 7,799 dwellings · 2,122 km²

Augusta-Margaret River Council Average R-Score 60 / 100 — top suburb in Augusta-Margaret River scores 86/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Augusta-Margaret River86

Highest R-Score out of 30 suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River

Augusta-Margaret River council average60

Across 19 scored suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River

Suburb medians in Augusta-Margaret River range from $455,000 to $2,600,000.

3-year population movement: +12.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 5% of stock (~403 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (13%), Retail Trade (12%), Manufacturing (11%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (10%).

Typical suburb median price$1,292,500

Across 30 suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River (Sept 2026) · ~180 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.6%

Median asking rent ~$670/wk · Vacancy 4.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Augusta-Margaret River86/100

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Augusta-Margaret River (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Augusta-Margaret River

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Augusta-Margaret River (Western Australia).

Is Augusta-Margaret River (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Augusta-Margaret River (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 60/100 across 30 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 86/100. Across Augusta-Margaret River, the typical suburb median price is $1,292,500, median weekly rent is $670/wk, gross rental yield is 2.6%, and vacancy sits at 4.1%.

Which suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River (WA) are Molloy Island (86/100, median $660,000), Osmington (81/100, median $455,000), Burnside (78/100, median $2,550,000), Prevelly (70/100, median $1,100,000), Hamelin Bay (62/100, median $1,335,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Augusta-Margaret River?

Across Augusta-Margaret River (WA), the median suburb property price is $1,292,500, median asking rent is $670/wk, and median gross yield is 2.6%, with homes averaging 180 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River include Molloy Island (4.7%), Margaret River (4%), Karridale (3.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Augusta-Margaret River council area?

Augusta-Margaret River is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 20,170, approximately 7,799 dwellings, covering 2,122 sq km.

What are the best streets in Augusta-Margaret River (WA)?

Every street across all 30 suburbs in Augusta-Margaret River is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.