Average rent in Margaret River, WA2026

Margaret River sits in the Augusta Margaret River local government area, 232km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 10,193 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $380/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 26% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,193

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Perth
232 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Augusta Margaret River

Renting in Margaret River

Margaret River commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $380/week — about 13% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (70% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 10,193, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Margaret River is 232km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Margaret River?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Margaret River, WA was $380. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Margaret River rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Margaret River came in at $380 — 13% above. Margaret River sits 232km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Margaret River have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Margaret River's $380/week (ABS 2021): South Perth - Kensington, Mundijong, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill. On the higher end, you've got O'Connor (WA), Beeliar - Wattleup, Fremantle. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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