Augusta-Margaret River · 6285

Margaret River, WA

population +12.6% (5y), 8.8%/yr capital growth.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
56Average
Median house
$845k
5y growth
8.8%/yr
Gross yield
2.3%
Vacancy
2.0%
Growth-led, low cashflowHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)8.8%/yr
    88/100
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening+2.0% YoY
    40/100
  • Rental yield2.3%
    47/100
  • Rental demand2.0% vacancy
    50/100
  • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
    60/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability44% under cap
    44/100

Why this score

Margaret River scores 56/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 12.6% population growth over five years and 8.8%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.3% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
  • Capital growth8.8%/yr
  • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

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