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East Augusta Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How East Augusta Compares
East Augusta vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | East Augusta | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $850 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,154 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Augusta is a locality 271 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6290. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Augusta Margaret River.
According to the 2021 Census, East Augusta has a population of 41 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $850, below the WA average.
Housing in East Augusta includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,154, with 22 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Augusta scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
East Augusta is part of the Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton statistical area in Western Australia.
East Augusta Details
| Postcode | 6290 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 41 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $474/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,154 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.3143305 |
| Longitude | 115.172208 |
| Distance from Perth | 271 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton |
| Local Government | Augusta Margaret River |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (22.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (17.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 12 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 9 (22.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (12.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 4 (9.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (9.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (35.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (21.4%) |
Suburbs Near East Augusta
Same Postcode (6290)
More East Augusta Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.