Port Augusta vs Port Paterson
The verdict
Port Augusta rates higher for liveability (39 vs 0).
Scores
Port AugustaPort Paterson
| Port Augusta | Port Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 2 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 17 | 6 |
| Liveability | 39 | 0 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Augusta | Port Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,437 | 73 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,092 | $1,666 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.6% | 7.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Port Augusta Stable · Port Paterson Stable
Property
| Port Augusta | Port Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $390 |
| 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 Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,672 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 668 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 41,961 | 6,849 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Augusta | Port Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 781 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Augusta · Port Paterson
Transport
| Port Augusta | Port Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 242.7 km |
Liveability
| Port Augusta | Port Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 280.8 km | 273.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Port Augusta | Port Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,437 | 73 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,443 | 73 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,701 | 76 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.00% |
Common questions
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