Witchcliffe, WA 6286 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Witchcliffe is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6286, home to 484 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Augusta Margaret River local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 243 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 484
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,008 /week
- Median personal income
- $873 /week
- Median family income
- $2,111 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Augusta Margaret River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bunbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,962
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Margaret River Independent School
- Rapids Landing Primary School
- Margaret River Montessori School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Bussell Hwy Transwa Witchcliffe
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 79.7% of the 745 resolvable premises in Witchcliffe. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 79.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 19.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Witchcliffe?
Witchcliffe (WA 6286) had 484 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Augusta Margaret River local government area.
What is the median rent in Witchcliffe?
The median advertised rent in Witchcliffe is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Witchcliffe?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Witchcliffe covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Margaret River Independent School (4.6 km), Rapids Landing Primary School (7.1 km), Margaret River Montessori School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Witchcliffe?
Witchcliffe is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (79.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Witchcliffe?
Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Witchcliffe?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Witchcliffe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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