Overall score
Port Augusta
40.4/100
Port Pirie
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Port Augusta vs Port Pirie, SA suburb comparison
Port Augusta for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port AugustaPort Pirie
Crime rate
Port Augusta
292.2 / 1k
Port Pirie
1024.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Augusta
50
Port Pirie
76
Population
Port Augusta
6,437
Port Pirie
176
Metric leadPort Augusta 3Port Pirie 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPort Augusta
- Best for familiesPort Augusta
- Best for investmentPort Augusta
- Best for best valuePort Augusta
- Best for best schoolsPort Augusta
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Port Augusta | Port Pirie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | — |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.4/100 | — |
| Crime rate | 292.2 / 1k | 1024.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 89 | 11 |
| Walkability | 46.0/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 10 |
| Population | 6,437 | 176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Port Augusta reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Port Pirie is a residential smaller community with a settled community character.
Port Augusta tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Port Pirie stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Port Augusta, while Port Pirie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.