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Good to Know
- Margaret River's population has grown steadily from ~4,400 (2006) to ~8,900 (2021), more than doubling in 15 years
- Most residents are Australian-born (68% in 2016); foreign-born population predominantly from English-speaking countries and Western Europe
- Tourism and wine production are primary economic drivers; business ecosystem reflects this focus rather than tech sector concentration
- Chamber of Commerce and business networks are active support resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners
- The region attracts migrant workers and international wine industry professionals, though no specific visa or immigrant community data is readily documented
Ancestry
English
- Percentage
- 30.6
Australian
- Percentage
- 27.8
Irish
- Percentage
- 7.9
Scottish
- Percentage
- 7.6
German
- Percentage
- 2.8
Top Countries Of Birth
England
- Percentage
- 7.7
New Zealand
- Percentage
- 3.4
South Africa
- Percentage
- 1.1
Philippines
- Percentage
- 0.9
Germany
- Percentage
- 0.8
Population
- Census Year
- 2021
- Current Estimate
- 8918
- Note
- 2021 census; growth has continued since then
Year
2016
Description
English and European ancestry predominant
Foreign Born Percentage
- Percentage
- 31.8
- Year
- 2016
- Note
- Based on 2016 census data (68.2% Australian-born). 2021 census data not yet fully detailed in public summaries.
Business And Tech Presence
- Description
- Small regional business ecosystem with tourism and wine industry focus
Notes
- Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MRCCI) active business networking organization
- Margaret River Business Network operating as independent not-for-profit organization
- Tourism-driven economy with Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association supporting regional businesses
- Small web/digital service providers operating locally (Astral Media, Tech Business, Margaret River Websites)
- Regional innovation event: Margaret River HEART conference featuring workshops on investment, startups and technology
- IPS Business Advisory provides free business advice and workshops to small businesses and startups
- Primary employment sectors include Wine and Other Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing (7.4%), Accommodation (4.9%), and Cafes/Restaurants
- No major tech hub or venture capital presence documented; economy predominantly based on wine production, hospitality, and tourism
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.