City of Port Augusta
Port Augusta
Port Augusta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,437
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Port Augusta.
Port Augusta (5710) sits in the Port Augusta 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. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Port Augusta scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 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
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/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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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Augusta.
Local schools for Port Augusta
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Government School Catchment
Stirling North Primary School
Augusta Park Primary School
Willsden Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Augusta.
- What is the Port Augusta postcode?
- Port Augusta is in the 5710 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- What is the average rent in Port Augusta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $194.
- What schools are in Port Augusta?
- There are 6 schools serving Port Augusta on this page, including Stirling North Primary School, Augusta Park Primary School, Seaview Christian College.
- How walkable is Port Augusta?
- Port Augusta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Augusta?
- Port Augusta is close to Stirling North, Port Paterson, Mundallio, Saltia, Port Augusta.
- What is the population of Port Augusta?
- Port Augusta has approximately 6,437 residents. 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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