Suburb Property Profile: Margaret River, WA 6285
Located approximately 270–280km south of Perth's CBD, Margaret River sits within the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, in WA's South West. Established in 1913, the town has grown into one of Australia's most desirable lifestyle destinations, combining world-class surfing, premium wine and a thriving tourism and agriculture economy that continues to draw workers and sea-changers. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Margaret River sits at 8,918 according to the 2021 Census, up 16.5% from 7,654 in 2016. The median age is 39, and the largest age group is 35–44, at around 17% of residents. Median household income sits at $1,640 per week.
Travel & Infrastructure
Margaret River doesn't have a train station; the town is reached by road, typically via a roughly 3-hour drive south from Perth Airport along Caves Road or Bussell Highway.
Shopping
Margaret River has a compact town centre, with most shops, restaurants, cafes and services within walking distance of most residential areas — a genuinely convenient layout for a regional tourism hub.
Schools & Recreation
Margaret River Senior High School, established in 1952, is a comprehensive public co-educational school catering for Years 7–12, with an enrolment of around 1,170 students as of 2022.
Local Amenities
Margaret River's reputation rests on its combination of wine, surf and nature. The region is home to more than 200 vineyards, including heritage winemakers Cullen, Vasse Felix and Moss Wood along Caves Road, and produces around 20% of Australia's premium wine from just 3% of its total grape crush. World-class surf breaks — including the famous Main Break at Surfers Point, host to the Margaret River Pro — sit just minutes from town, alongside more than 150 limestone caves within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, several open for guided tours. The Cape to Cape Track offers 135km of coastal walking, and a long whale-watching season runs from June to December, rounding out one of WA's most complete lifestyle destinations.
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