Margaret River: landline numbers and carriers
Margaret River is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 34 number blocks for it with about 55,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0897… and 0867… dialling prefixes. That makes Margaret River the 64th largest of 640 numbering areas under 08 by block count, with 0.2% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Margaret River area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 14/10/2026
Where Margaret River is
- State or territory
- Western Australia
- Council area
- Augusta Margaret River
- Local time
- — AWST, UTC+8, no daylight saving
- Number format
- 08 97xx xxxx; from overseas +61 8 97xx xxxx
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Margaret River was numbered
The oldest block in Margaret River was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 6 of 34 — date from 2020–2024, but allocations here span 35 years. 29 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 1 is 10,000 numbers or larger. 7 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and VOCUS PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 3 |
| 1995–1999 | 2 |
| 2000–2004 | 5 |
| 2005–2009 | 4 |
| 2010–2014 | 5 |
| 2015–2019 | 5 |
| 2020–2024 | 6 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Margaret River
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 41.8% of allocated numbers across 5 blocks; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD is second with 10.9%, and 17 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (3), SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 5 | 23,000 | 41.8% | 30/06/1991 | 09/02/1999 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 10.9% | 12/11/2004 | 19/08/2026 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 7.3% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 5.5% | 24/12/2004 | 03/02/2012 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 3.6% | 12/01/2000 | 14/07/2004 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 3.6% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 3.6% | 16/06/2005 | 12/08/2010 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 3.6% | 13/10/2007 | 13/10/2007 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 29/03/2007 | 29/03/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 24/09/2012 | 24/09/2012 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.8% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Margaret River
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 34 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0867020000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0867050000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0867080000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0867110000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0867140000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0867204000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0867225000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0867228000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0867270000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0867308000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0867343000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0867373000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0867404000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0867435000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0867465000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0897066000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0897069000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 12/11/2004 | 27/08/2013 |
| 0897123000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0897179000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/05/2005 | — |
| 0897300000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 16/06/2005 | — |
| 0897446000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 29/03/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0897465000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/08/2010 | 21/11/2010 |
| 0897476000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0897570000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0897587000… | 3,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0897590000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 09/02/1999 | — |
| 0897592000… | 8,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 09/02/1999 | — |
| 0897600000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 12/01/2000 | — |
| 0897745000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 13/10/2007 | — |
| 0897805000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0897834000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 13/06/2014 |
| 0897839000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0897852000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0897945000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
Numbering areas next to Margaret River in the register
Immediately below and above Margaret River's blocks in the 0897… and 0867… prefixes sit Dinninup North, Donnybrook, Harvey, Jangardup, Lake Clifton, Manjimup, Marybrook, Myalup, Nannup, Nyamup, Pemberton and Tonebridge.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinninup North | 0867014000… | 28 | 18 |
| Donnybrook | 0867015000… | 31 | 20 |
| Harvey | 0867016000… | 30 | 19 |
| Jangardup | 0867017000… | 28 | 18 |
| Lake Clifton | 0867018000… | 17 | 14 |
| Manjimup | 0867019000… | 33 | 19 |
| Marybrook | 0867021000… | 36 | 19 |
| Myalup | 0867022000… | 30 | 19 |
| Nannup | 0867023000… | 30 | 19 |
| Nyamup | 0867024000… | 28 | 19 |
| Pemberton | 0867025000… | 31 | 20 |
| Tonebridge | 0867026000… | 28 | 19 |
Had a call from a Margaret River number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to the Western Australia Police Force. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Margaret River numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Margaret River numbering area?
Margaret River is in Western Australia, in the Augusta Margaret River council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Marybrook (37 km), Augusta (39 km) and Busselton (44 km).
What area code does Margaret River use?
Margaret River numbers use area code 08. Its register blocks start with 08 97 and 08 67. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 8 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Margaret River in?
Margaret River is on Australian Western Time (AWST, UTC+8), with no daylight saving.
Which carriers hold Margaret River phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Margaret River. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (41.8%), Symbio Networks (10.9%) and Soul Pattinson Telecommunications (7.3%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Margaret River numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Margaret River was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a Margaret River number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the Western Australia Police Force. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Margaret River
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.