Port Augusta vs Saltia
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Saltia (851) sits above Port Augusta (818). Saltia skews owner-occupied (100%), Port Augusta runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Port Augusta and Saltia side by side
| Measure | Port Augusta | Saltia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 818 | 851 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 6,437 | 21 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 274 mm | 328 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.7°C | 33.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Saltia edges out on average school ICSEA (851 vs 818). Saltia also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Port Augusta vs Saltia: common questions
Does Port Augusta or Saltia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Saltia scores 851 vs 818 in Port Augusta. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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