Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Augusta

2,107 km²

Augusta is characterised by an older age profile than most and slightly below-average household incomes.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer renters than the norm and a slightly smaller population than usual.

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📍 Augusta, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,595▲ +48.7%since 2011 Median age46 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over22.8%Children under 1519.0%People in a de facto relationship15.1%▲ +18.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Augusta, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)29.3%

Young adults (25–44)22.9%

Seniors (65+)22.8%

Children (0–14)19.0%

Youth (15–24)6.0%

Marital status

In Augusta, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (10%).

Married54%
Never married28%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Augusta, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (10%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia70.1%

England8.1%

New Zealand2.8%

South Africa0.9%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.4%

India0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In Augusta, the largest group is English at 41%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (9%).

English48.4%

Australian38.2%

Scottish10.7%

Irish10.5%

German4.3%

Italian2.9%

Dutch2.4%

Chinese0.5%

Filipino0.5%

Greek0.4%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

In Augusta, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only86.6%

Italian0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion56.5%

Religious affiliation

In Augusta, the largest group is No religion at 64%, followed by Christianity (34%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion64%
Christianity34%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1252.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.2%

Highest year of school

In Augusta, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1252.0%

Year 1022.6%

Year 1110.0%

Year 9 or below5.3%

Highest qualification level

In Augusta, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 39%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV30.8%

Bachelor degree23.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.7%

Postgraduate degree4.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.4%

Certificate I / II2.5%

Field of qualification

In Augusta, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Education (13%).

Engineering & related14.4%

Management & commerce11.7%

Education10.8%

Health10.4%

Society & culture7.8%

Architecture & building6.3%

Agriculture & environment6.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.8%

Creative arts3.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$705▲ +31.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,370▲ +44.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,693▲ +39.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.2%

Household income distribution

In Augusta, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49931.0%

$1,500–$2,99927.5%

Under $65017.2%

$3,000–$3,9996.8%

$4,000 or more5.4%

Personal income distribution

In Augusta, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65041.7%

$650–$1,49931.4%

$1,500–$2,99913.7%

$3,000 or more3.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.9%People with a mental health condition7.5%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Augusta, the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None62.5%

One condition18.2%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Augusta, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis9.1%

Mental health7.5%

Other condition6.5%

Asthma6.1%

Heart disease4.1%

Cancer3.5%

Diabetes2.8%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.5%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid27.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▲ +4.3%since 2011 One-parent families9.1%People living alone26.5%▲ +3.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Augusta, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Augusta, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people39.6%

1 person26.5%

4 people14.0%

3 people13.3%

5 people5.1%

6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,816▲ +13.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.6%Homes owned outright40.9%Separate (detached) houses93.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.4%▲ +1.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Augusta, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented21%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Augusta, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Augusta, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms41.6%

4 bedrooms30.1%

2 bedrooms15.3%

1 bedroom5.5%

5 or more4.8%

Studio / none1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Augusta, the largest group is $200–$349 at 44%, followed by $350–$549 (34%) and Under $200 (17%).

$200–$34940.3%

$350–$54931.0%

Under $20016.0%

$550–$7494.3%

$750 or more0.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Augusta, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

$1,800–$2,99935.5%

$1,000–$1,79929.3%

Under $1,00018.5%

$3,000 or more12.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.9%▼ -39.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Augusta, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles44.9%

1 vehicle28.5%

3 vehicles16.1%

4 or more8.7%

No vehicle1.9%

How people get to work

In Augusta, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)54.4%

Worked at home15.3%

Walked4.4%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Bus1.4%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.9%Recent arrivals from overseas6.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation59.3%Employed full-time48.3%

Industries people work in

In Augusta, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 14%, followed by Accommodation & food (10%) and Construction (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.1%

Accommodation & food9.7%

Construction9.5%

Manufacturing8.8%

Health care & social assistance8.6%

Retail trade8.6%

Education & training8.1%

Mining6.6%

Administrative & support4.2%

Professional & technical3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Augusta, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Professionals (15%).

Managers19.4%

Technicians & trades16.5%

Professionals15.0%

Labourers13.8%

Community & personal service10.1%

Clerical & administrative9.7%

Sales workers7.7%

Machinery operators & drivers6.0%

Areas within Augusta

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Nearby areas

Margaret River Busselton - West Busselton - East Busselton Surrounds Capel Gelorup - Stratham Dalyellup Withers - Usher

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