Port Augusta at a glance
Population
6,437
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Port Augusta.
The postcode for Port Augusta is 5700 (SA).
Port Augusta (5700) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Port Augusta has roughly 6,437 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Augusta's population at 6,437, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,437
Median age
39
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$194/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
6,437
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,976
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Augusta.
Local schools for Port Augusta
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Government School Catchment
Augusta Park Primary School
Willsden Primary School
Carlton School
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Frequently asked
About Port Augusta.
- What is the Port Augusta postcode?
- Port Augusta is in the 5700 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Port Augusta?
- Port Augusta is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5700, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Port Augusta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $194.
- What schools are in Port Augusta?
- There are 10 schools serving Port Augusta on this page, including Augusta Park Primary School, Seaview Christian College, Willsden Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Port Augusta?
- Port Augusta is close to Port Augusta North, Davenport, Willsden, Port Augusta West, Stirling North.
- What is the population of Port Augusta?
- The population of Port Augusta is approximately 6,437 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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