Port Augusta West at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,046
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Port Augusta West.
The postcode for Port Augusta West is 5700 (SA).
Port Augusta West (5700) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Port Augusta West has roughly 4,046 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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What it’s like to live here.
Port Augusta West scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Augusta West's population at 4,046, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,046
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
4,046
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
755
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
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Augusta West.
Local schools for Port Augusta West
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Government School Catchment
Port Augusta West Primary School
Port Augusta Special School
Flinders View Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Augusta West.
- What is the Port Augusta West postcode?
- Port Augusta West is in the 5700 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Port Augusta West?
- Port Augusta West is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5700, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Port Augusta West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Port Augusta West?
- There are 10 schools serving Port Augusta West on this page, including Caritas College, Port Augusta West Primary School, Port Augusta Special School.
- How walkable is Port Augusta West?
- Port Augusta West has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Port Augusta West?
- Port Augusta West is close to Davenport, Willsden, Port Augusta, Port Augusta North, Wami Kata.
- What is the population of Port Augusta West?
- The population of Port Augusta West is approximately 4,046 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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