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SA · Port Augusta Council
Port Augusta West, 5700
Population
4,046
Growth (1 yr)
-0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
0.0%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,396/wk
Employment rate
53.3%
Languages at home
7.5%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Australian Indigenous languages, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Port Augusta West offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Port Augusta Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Desirability sits below average overall, with safety, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Augusta West snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$370/wk
Houses $380 · Units $300
Population (Census)
4,046
-0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#21
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
98th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
16th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4230th in Australia
- State rank
- 448th in SA
- Peer rank
- #21 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #101 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $300
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $370
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 40
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Population growth
-0.7% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 2th percentile in SA
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,046
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,396
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 239 of 1,784
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,279
- Employment rate
- 53.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,226 / 194 / 86 (+ 29 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 964
- Against the person
- 323
- Against property
- 641
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 513.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 13 residents
- State safety percentile
- 97.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 982
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental216
- Other Theft67
- Sct - Residence90
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury194
- Theft From Shop93
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3 (3 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 924
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 16th
School list
- Caritas CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 995 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 541 students · Top SEA quarter 14%View on My School →
- Flinders View Child Parent CentreChinnery StreetPreschools
- Flinders View Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 761 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 70% · 141 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
- Port Augusta Special SchoolMcSporran CrescentSpecial Education
- Port Augusta West Childhood Services Centre1A Stokes TerracePreschools
- Port Augusta West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 924 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 7%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Paisley Park Early Learning Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
45 public transport stops in this suburb
- Shirley St / Kittel St - North side
- Stop 21 Cobbin St / Addison Rd - North side
- Stop 24 Shirley St / Platt St - North West side
- Stop 5 Chinnery St / Bryant St - West side
- Stop 7 Chinnery St / Lethbridge Ct - South West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Services (13.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 45
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 27 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding9 SHERRY RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Verandah to rear of dwelling143 SHIRLEY ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
July 2026
- Verandah8 TAMBLYN ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of a freestanding verandah74 ADDISON RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of a front verandah and rear verandah in association with an existing dwelling13 HAMILTON RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Attached Flat Roof Verandah18 MATHEWS ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding2 DAVIES CR PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Shed Extension16 MADLAND ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah6 INGLIS CT PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
May 2026
- Attached Gable Verandah for Outdoor Entertaining Area115 SHIRLEY ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 660/108/2013 - Construct 10 tourist accommodation units with associated open space and car parking.145 CAROONA RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of two domestic outbuildings9 TANSELL ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah at Rear of Dwelling4 KELLY ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Attached Flat Roof Carport13 BENGTELL CL PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
April 2026
- SHED / STORAGE24 SANDERSON ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Patio18 WOODFORDE ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport & Verandah153 SHIRLEY ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Fitout of existing building to accommodate change of use as an office for employment and workforce development services6 LOUDON RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- 9.1 x 6.1 x 2.4H Shed91 SHIRLEY ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool32 SIMMONS CR PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Single story dwelling9 SHERRY RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
February 2026
- RETROSPECTIVE - Approval for a stratco carport that is already constructed at the font of he property4 WATERS CR PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Land division 1 into 1350 -66 COBBIN ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Variation to authorisation 660/108/2013 for ‘Tourist Accommodation’.145 CAROONA RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
January 2026
- Carport13 CRICHTON DR PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Would like to build a verandah and shed. Verandah will be free standing not attached to the house nor the shed.24 SHERRY RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Carport18 HARRIS CR PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- VERANDAH13 HAMILTON RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- SHED17 TAMBLYN ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- 10m x 4m x 2.4h Shed for Storage99 SHIRLEY ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
November 2025
- Replacement of existing four light poles at Chinery Oval with 5 by 25-meter-tall light towers each with LED lights. Lighting design is for 100 lux.LOT 243 DONALDSON TCE PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Build freestanding carport11A MELLOR ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
October 2025
- New timber frame, james hardie weatherboard dwelling approximately 354m2.10 TAMBLYN ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Currently have a 6m x 6m open carport but new car doesn’t fit. Looking to extend carport 3m east to make it 9m x 6m to fit new car93 -101 SLADE RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
September 2025
- inground Swimming Pool233 EYRE HWY PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Attached Flat Roof Verandah28 STOKES TCE PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Divide existing allotment into 4 plus balance3 -5 CLEARY ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Expansion of existing educational facility comprising an Ausco modular GLA classroom (Stage 1), specialist building (Stage 2) & a senior centre (Stage 3).LOT 9 WOODFORDE ST PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of detached dwelling18 SHERRY RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- stratco gable/flat patio for entertainment12 RAEDEL CT PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
July 2025
- Fencing, carport adjustment4 WARRENBACK RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Decision Made
- Construction of single storey dwelling for Supported accommodation14 SHERRY RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey dwelling. Supported accommodation16 SHERRY RD PORT AUGUSTA WEST 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 · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Port Augusta West Water TowerMitchell Terrace PORT AUGUSTA WESTState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 47.0 km away).
Coalition 45.4%Labor 54.6%
9.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port Augusta CentralLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)15.2 km away
- Port Augusta EastLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)15.5 km away
- Port Augusta WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)17.0 km away
- Stirling NorthLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)17.9 km away
- WilmingtonLabor 24.0% · Coalition 76.0% TPP (2025)38.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Port Augusta Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.