Port Augusta vs Port Augusta West
The verdict
Port Augusta rates higher for liveability (39 vs 15). Port Augusta West rates higher for education (28 vs 17). Port Augusta is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 7.1 km).
Scores
Port AugustaPort Augusta West
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 17 | 28 |
| Liveability | 39 | 15 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,437 | 4,046 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,092 | $1,396 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.6% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 83.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Port Augusta Stable · Port Augusta West Declining
Property
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $360 | $380 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,672 | 2,224 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 668 | 667 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 41,961 | 23,826 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 781 | 893 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Augusta · Port Augusta West
Transport
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 250.2 km | 242.2 km |
Liveability
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 5 |
| Parks | 11 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 7.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 280.8 km | 271.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 13.7 km |
Population & growth
| Port Augusta | Port Augusta West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,437 | 4,046 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,443 | 3,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,701 | 3,679 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | -0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Port Augusta or Port Augusta West?
Port Augusta and Port Augusta West have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Port Augusta or Port Augusta West?
Port Augusta West has a higher average school ICSEA (Port Augusta 781 vs Port Augusta West 893; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Port Augusta or Port Augusta West?
Port Augusta and Port Augusta West have similar transport scores.
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