Margaret River, Western Australia
Margaret River | |
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Town centre | |
Margaret River | |
Interactive map of Margaret River | |
| Coordinates: 33°57′18″S 115°04′30″E / 33.95500°S 115.07500°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
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| Location | |
| Established | 1913 |
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| Area | |
• Total | 61.3 km2 (23.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,430 (UCL 2021) |
| Postcode | 6285 |
Margaret River is a town in the South West of Western Australia, located in the valley of the Margaret River, 277 kilometres (172 mi) south of Perth, the state capital. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
Margaret River's coast to the west of the town is a renowned surfing location with worldwide fame for its surf breaks including, but not limited to, 'Main Break' and 'The Box'. Colloquially, the area is referred to as "Margs".
The surrounding area is the Margaret River wine region and is known for its wine production and tourism, attracting an estimated 500,000 visitors annually.