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Port Augusta

SA 5700 • Rest of SA

6,437
Population (2021)
$33,020
Median Income
20.27 km²
Area
$194/wk
Median Rent
AffordableMulticulturalOutbackHistoricRegional Hub

About Port Augusta

Port Augusta is a regional city situated at the head of Spencer Gulf, approximately 300 kilometres north of Adelaide within the Port Augusta City Council area. With a population of 6,437, the city is home to a notably diverse community including a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population representing more than 22 per cent of residents. The median age of 39 and a median weekly household income of $1,092 reflect a broad demographic mix, and the affordable median rent of $194 per week makes it one of South Australia's most accessible regional centres.

Often called the "Crossroads of Australia", Port Augusta sits at the junction of major highways and rail lines connecting Adelaide to Darwin, Perth, and Sydney, giving it an outsized importance as a service and logistics hub for outback South Australia. The city offers Coles and Woolworths supermarkets, public and private schools, hospital facilities, and government services for a wide surrounding region. Its position at the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and the Eyre Peninsula makes it a popular base for outback travellers and workers in regional industries, while local parks and the waterfront foreshore provide recreational spaces for residents.

Port Augusta falls under postcode 5700 and is governed by Port Augusta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Giles electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5700
Urban Area
Port Augusta - Central
LGA / Council
Port Augusta
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Giles
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-32.50°, 137.79°
Statistical Area
Rest of SA
Area
20.27 km²
Elevation
5m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Jervois Street & Marryatt Street Port Augusta 5700 SA
  • Woolworths
    25 Tassie Street Port Augusta 5700 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$194
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$979
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
13.5%

316 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,562
Census 2021
6,437
▼ 1.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,392
Income 2021
$33,020
▲ 16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,212
Born Overseas 664

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 118
  • 2. India 95
  • 3. Germany 32
  • 4. New Zealand 32
  • 5. Vietnam 28
  • 6. Philippines 27
  • 7. Italy 23
  • 8. China 22
  • 9. Netherlands 17
  • 10. Nepal 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,458
English 2,061
Australian Aboriginal 1,366
Irish 527
German 432
Scottish 402
Italian 148
Dutch 66
Indian 56
Chinese 49

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,575
Both parents born in Australia
824
Both parents born overseas
459
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.9%
Christianity
35.7%
Hinduism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
388 (6.0%)
5-14 years
789 (12.3%)
15-19 years
374 (5.8%)
20-24 years
388 (6.0%)
25-34 years
944 (14.7%)
35-44 years
718 (11.2%)
45-54 years
770 (12.0%)
55-64 years
857 (13.3%)
65-74 years
630 (9.8%)
75-84 years
439 (6.8%)
85+ years
153 (2.4%)

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