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Margaret River WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Margaret River, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Margaret River WA is 8,918 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Margaret River is $839 per week ($43,628 per year). Median rent in Margaret River is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Margaret River has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Margaret River has a population density of 145.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Margaret River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Margaret River is $1,694.
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Margaret River Population
Margaret River Median Income & Rent
Margaret River Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Margaret River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Margaret River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Margaret River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Margaret River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Margaret River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Margaret River Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Margaret River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Margaret River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Margaret River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Margaret River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Margaret River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Margaret River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Margaret River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Margaret River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Margaret River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Margaret River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Margaret River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Margaret River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Margaret River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Margaret River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Margaret River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Margaret River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Margaret River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Margaret River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Margaret River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Margaret River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Margaret River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Margaret River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Margaret River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Margaret River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Margaret River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Margaret River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Margaret River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Margaret River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Margaret River Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Margaret River
What is the population of Margaret River WA?
The population of Margaret River WA is 8,918 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 145.4 people per km².Margaret River is ranked #775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Margaret River?
The median personal income in Margaret River WA is $839 per week, or $43,628 per year.The median household income is $1,640 per week.Family income is $1,944 per week.Margaret River is ranked #2,970 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Margaret River?
Median rent in Margaret River WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Margaret River ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Margaret River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Margaret River WA is $1,694. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Margaret River?
The median age in Margaret River WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Margaret River a good suburb to live in?
Margaret River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 8,918.The median income is $839/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50903. All dollar figures in AUD.