Witchcliffe
WA 6286 • Western Australia
About Witchcliffe
Witchcliffe is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia, located approximately 9 kilometres south of Margaret River and 286 kilometres south of Perth, within the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River. The town sits along the Bussell Highway at an elevation of 89 metres, covering around 55 square kilometres of the Margaret River wine country. With a population of 484 at the 2021 Census, it retains a quiet, semi-rural character at the heart of one of Australia's most celebrated wine and tourism regions.
Witchcliffe benefits from its proximity to Margaret River, which offers a full range of shops, restaurants, schools, and services just a short drive north. The surrounding area is renowned for premium wine estates, craft breweries, surf beaches, and karri forest walks, drawing visitors from across Australia. The town itself features heritage buildings including the listed former Darnell's General Store, and appeals to those seeking a laid-back country lifestyle within easy reach of the Margaret River townsite and the natural attractions of the South West.
Witchcliffe falls under postcode 6286 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransWA regional coach — Perth (Elizabeth Quay) Approx 4.5-5 hours
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Access via Bussell Highway to South Western Highway; car is essential for local travel
Small town with minimal local services; a car is needed for most errands, with Margaret River just 9 km north for shops and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Rmb 320 Bussell Highway