Port Augusta vs Port Pirie, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Port Augusta | Port Pirie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | — |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.4/100 | — |
| Crime rate | 419.6 / 1k | 1454.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 11 |
| Walkability | 46.0/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 9 |
| Population | 6,437 | 176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Augusta
- Best for familiesPort Augusta
- Best for investmentPort Augusta
- Best for best valuePort Augusta
- Best for best schoolsPort Augusta
Comparison summary
Port Augusta and Port Pirie offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Augusta leads on more comparison categories overall. Crime rate favours Port Augusta; Public transport stops favours Port Augusta; Walkability favours Port Pirie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Augusta, Families → Port Augusta, Investment → Port Augusta, Best value → Port Augusta.