Question 1

Is Augusta a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Augusta is a small coastal town at the mouth of the Blackwood River with a maritime, laid-back character where fishing, boating and whale watching are part of everyday life. Housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and holiday shacks to larger rural-residential lots, and a compact main street supplies local shops, cafés and basic services. Rugged coastal scenery and nearby Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park mean there is plenty of walking and nature-based recreation close at hand, and the town attracts long-term locals, retirees and seasonal visitors seeking a quieter coastal lifestyle.

The community numbers 1,463 people with a median age of 62. Families are dominated by couple households, and most homes are owner-occupied (77.6% owned outright or with a mortgage, with 22.5% rented). The Shire is running a townsite program with community consultation and a local working group to help shape streetscape and precinct plans. Whether Augusta suits you comes down to whether you want a small, coastal town with an older, established population and strong ties to the sea and surrounding natural areas.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Augusta?

Accepted Answer

A typical local household in Augusta earned $869 a week at the last Census. With houses renting for about $620 a week, that rent would take roughly 71.3% of that weekly household income, which is a large share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters when weighing costs here.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Augusta a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Augusta climbed 20.6% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in the capital value of houses.

Over the same period house rents in Augusta fell 1.6%, a slight decline in rental income. For someone weighing Augusta up as an investment, that means capital growth on houses was the stronger movement over the year while the rent those houses earn edged down; which of those matters most will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	20.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	29	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$620	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-1.6%	N/A

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