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Western Australia · Postcode 6285
Margaret River postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 235 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Margaret River at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Margaret River vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Margaret River | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,640 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,694 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% -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.
Margaret River is a locality 235 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6285. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Augusta Margaret River.
According to the 2021 Census, Margaret River has a population of 8,918 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,640, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 146 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Margaret River includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,694, with 3,076 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Margaret River scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Margaret River area, including Margaret River Senior High School, Margaret River Primary School, Rapids Landing Primary School and others.
Margaret River is part of the Manjimup statistical area in Western Australia.
Margaret River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6285 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 8,918 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,640/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $839/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,694 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 61.3 km² |
| Population Density | 145/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,076 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 146 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.9610465 |
| Longitude | 115.0767388 |
| Distance from Perth | 235 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Manjimup |
| Local Government | Augusta Margaret River |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Warren-Blackwood (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,929 (21.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 764 (8.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,616 (29.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,371 (26.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,244 (13.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 555 (6.2%) |
| Arthritis | 551 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 248 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 218 (2.4%) |
| Diabetes | 167 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 88 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 57 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 92 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,017 (33.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,331 (44.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 582 (19.3%) |
Schools in Margaret River
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Margaret River. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Margaret River
Same Postcode (6285)
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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.