Port Augusta, SA 5700 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Port Augusta is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5700, home to 6,437 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mount Remarkable local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 258 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,437
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,092 /week
- Median personal income
- $635 /week
- Median family income
- $1,454 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Augusta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $194 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $979
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Port Augusta Secondary School
- Carlton School
- Port Augusta West Primary School
- Caritas College
- Open Access College Port Augusta School of the Air
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 12 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.3% of the 4,474 resolvable premises in Port Augusta. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,857 across postcode 5700 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,239 violent offences, 996 property damage, 776 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Port Augusta?
Port Augusta (SA 5700) had 6,437 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Port Augusta local government area.
What is the median rent in Port Augusta?
The median advertised rent in Port Augusta is $194/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Port Augusta?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Port Augusta covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Port Augusta Secondary School (0.5 km), Carlton School (1.2 km), Port Augusta West Primary School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Port Augusta?
Port Augusta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Port Augusta?
Across postcode 5700, 3,857 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (1,239), property damage (996), theft (776). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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