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Saltia vs Port Augusta

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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Saltia and Port Augusta side by side

MeasureSaltiaPort Augusta
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%53.0%
Renter occupied–43.0%
Schools
Schools nearby116
Average ICSEA851818
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population216,437
Median age3339
Climate
Annual rainfall328 mm274 mm
Mean max, January33.1°C33.7°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.

Saltia vs Port Augusta: common questions

Does Saltia or Port Augusta 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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