Port Augusta vs Stirling North
The verdict
Port Augusta rates higher for liveability (39 vs 0). Port Augusta is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 7.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Stirling North rates higher (86 vs 5/100 in Port Augusta).
Scores
| Port Augusta | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 4 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 17 | 13 |
| 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 | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,437 | 2,793 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,092 | $1,831 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.6% | 15.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 88.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Port Augusta Stable · Stirling North Stable
Property
| Port Augusta | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $420 |
| 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 | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,672 | 143 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 668 | 179 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 41,961 | 3,831 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Augusta | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 781 | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Augusta · Stirling North
Transport
| Port Augusta | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 246.5 km |
Liveability
| Port Augusta | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 280.8 km | 277.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Port Augusta | Stirling North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,437 | 2,793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,443 | 2,796 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,701 | 2,907 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Port Augusta or Stirling North?
Stirling North has the higher residential safety score (Port Augusta 5/100 vs Stirling North 86/100).
Which has better schools, Port Augusta or Stirling North?
Stirling North has a higher average school ICSEA (Port Augusta 781 vs Stirling North 943; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Port Augusta or Stirling North?
Port Augusta and Stirling North have similar transport scores.
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