SA · Port Augusta Council
Port Augusta, 5700
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Port Augusta is a smaller suburban community in the Port Augusta area, home to around 6,437 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 2,701 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+9%), roughly 419.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $350 (flats $285, houses $360), 11 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 6,437
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,092
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 534 of 3,143
- Median monthly mortgage
- $979
- Employment rate
- 48.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 238 / 383 / 267
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $285
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $360
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 105
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2,701
- Against the person
- 844
- Against property
- 1,857
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 419.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 8 residents
- State safety percentile
- 97.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 982
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental662
- Other Theft280
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent199
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury463
- Theft From Shop197
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 11 (7 schools, 4 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 821.5
- Augusta Park Childhood Services Centre2 Bailey StreetPreschools
- Augusta Park Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 795
- Carlton PreschoolRupert StreetPreschools
- Carlton SchoolCombined · ICSEA 685
- Flinders Children's Centre122 Tassie StreetPreschools
- Open Access College Port Augusta School of the Air59 Power CrescentPrimary/Secondary Combined
- Port Augusta 1 Education Director Office9-39 Carlton ParadeSupport Services
- Port Augusta Secondary SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 848
- Port Augusta Special SchoolSpecial · ICSEA 860
- Port Augusta Technical College3 Stirling RoadSpecialist Facilities
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
89 public transport stops in this suburb
- Princes Hwy / Northern Power Station Rd - South side (OTR Port Augusta East)
- Stop 11 Clontarf St / Power Cres - West side
- Stop 11 Edinburgh Tce / Fullerton Cr - West side
- Stop 18 Carlton Pde / Harold St - South side
- Stop 9 Elizabeth Tce / Hall St - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksAugusta Highway, Northern Power Station Rd29 Apr 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Asphalt WorksAugusta Highway, Zerna Rd29 Apr 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationAugusta Highway, Northern Power Station Rd27 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationAugusta Highway, Abbattoir Rd27 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationAugusta Highway, Abbattoir Rd13 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Kerbing InstallationAugusta Highway, Northern Power Station Rd13 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
361 planning-related records
2026· 37 proposals
June 2026
- New commercial building with 3 separate tenancies comprising of a Bulky good retail building, with office & warehouse and 2 retail buildings with office & warehouse and associated access, carparking & landscaping.LOT 501 AUGUSTA HWY PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Freestanding Flat Roof Caravan Cover2 HANNAGAN ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 allotment into 9 allotments)LOT 301 ABBATTOIR RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of 2 x free standing gabled verandahs (attached by a box gutter)20 HIGGINSON ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Division 1 into 214 FRANCIS ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
May 2026
- Storage Shed/Garage - 12mL x 5mW x 2.7mH22 HIPWELL ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - shed85 FLINDERS TCE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- 45 Kennels added in shed adhering to animal welfare act. wire gauge 4mm. mesh size 5mm by 100mm, kennel size 2.4metres by 1.2 meters and 1.8 metres high. Small kennels for small dogs will be 1.2 metres by 1.2 metres and 1.8 metres high. Australian standards kennels provided by ANL company. All kennels are removeable Daycare is 3 spaces for dogs relating to their size. Walls will be 1.35metres high and 50mm wide to assure stability. This is also removeable Concrete floor will be sealed to adhere14 YON ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
April 2026
- Inground Swimming Pool66 WINTON RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Base build tenancy upgrade works99 COMMERCIAL RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- 25A1439 - Land Division (Torrens Title) 1 into 2 allotments. Carport application approval attached 25040488.27 PILTON ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700;29 PILTON ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- To replace with new Carport/Garage25 FERN ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Freestanding Flat Roof Carport20257 AUGUSTA HWY PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Single story dwelling3 MILES ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Attached L-Shaped Verandah Attached Flat Roof Caravan Cover62 JERVOIS ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of proposed steel frame verandah54 RACECOURSE RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Expansion of the existing Storage Facility204 -210 CARLTON PDE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single Storey Dwelling with Carport UMR and Shed42 CARLTON PDE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- 2 x single story dwellings84 HOSPITAL RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Youth community art project involving painting a mural on the Yuda Terrace side of the Electrical Discounters building (rust colour side, no current artwork) with full support from building owner Mr Tom Antonio and Mr Nick Antonio to fit in with existing artwork in the nearby area and through the Alliance's community engagement, this proposal has been very well received by the above named departments and other community members.31 -41 TASSIE ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- 6.180m x 4.400m freestanding verandah in front of shed34 DANIEL TCE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Stratco Frontier Freestanding Single Car Port, sloping corrugated iron roof, 3.35 metres wide x 5.5 metres long x 3.0 high, Steel construction66 RACECOURSE RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Attached Flat Roof Verandah Extension36 GLYDE ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- We are seeking council approval so we can make an application to the EPA to add on acceptance to receive concrete waste. From the concrete waste we will recover any ferrous or non ferrous scrap metal. The concrete will then be held in storage bays and when sufficient amount of concrete has been received, we will engage a contractor to bring in their mobile screening equipment to process the concrete into reusable material. Augusta Scrap Metal (SA) will be using their existing equipment for the r43 -53 FOOTNER RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Stratco Patio Units for Entertaining8 O'MALLEY ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Semi-detached carport7 EDWARDS ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Internal building alteration8 KINNEAR ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)11 COOK ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
February 2026
- Two replacement dwellings as a result of fire damage30 VICTORIA PDE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of Storage shed for domestic purposes and a veranda for entertainment12 THOMPSON ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Extension to existing patio Extension to existing carport8 CUMMINS ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Same use remains with the addition of a 2 Car garage (as per plans) as well as a basketball court and driveway (as per plans).16 -20 RAILWAY PDE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Raise height of carport & enclose84 JERVOIS ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Attached Flat Roof Verandah127 STIRLING RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Warehouse for plumbing business8 BROOKS ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
January 2026
- Installation of 1 external sign to the front of the building on the left-hand side looking in from the front of the property.16 -20 RAILWAY PDE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- External Signs ( 2 ) installed - previous building approval given and this is just for the sign.2 MACKAY ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- the construction of a ‘Medical Centre (consulting rooms) with carparking and landscaping and a new ‘Dwelling’2 GEORGE ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700;26 -28 GIBSON ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700;4 GEORGE ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
- Carport29 PILTON ST PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division - (2 allotments into 3)101 COMMERCIAL RD PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700;30 -32 FLINDERS TCE PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench
- HertzCar Rental
- Butler's Mechanical ServiceCar repair
- G.P. Auto ElectricalCar repair
- Augusta Caravan and Campers - RepairsCaravan
2 Augusta Highway, Port Augusta
- Mitre 10Doityourself
8-22 Woodcock Street
- Barnacle BillFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- KFCFast food
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Services71 Hospital RoadPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
12 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Willsden Childhood Services CentreView Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 42.6/100
- National rank
- 2770th in Australia
- State rank
- 266th in SA
- Peer rank
- #22 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #44 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime662
- Other Theftcrime280
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime199
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime463
- Theft From Shopcrime197
- Willsden Childhood Services CentrechildcareView Streetkindergarten
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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