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South Australia · Postcode 5700
Port Augusta West postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 283 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Port Augusta West at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Port Augusta West ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Port Augusta West vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Port Augusta West | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,396 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $213 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,279 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Port Augusta West is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5700. It lies roughly 283 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Port Augusta.
According to the 2021 Census, Port Augusta West has a population of 4,046 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,396, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 709 (17.5% of residents).
Housing in Port Augusta West includes a median weekly rent of $213, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,279, with 1,542 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 41.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Port Augusta West scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Port Augusta West include Caritas College, Port Augusta West Primary School and Flinders View Primary School.
Port Augusta West is part of the Outback - North and East statistical area in South Australia.
Port Augusta West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5700 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,046 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,396/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $720/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $213 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,279 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 733.0 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,542 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 709 (17.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.4850587 |
| Longitude | 137.7458804 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 283 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Outback - North and East |
| Local Government | Port Augusta |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Stuart |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 790 (19.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 429 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,002 (24.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,074 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 736 (18.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 456 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 427 (10.6%) |
| Diabetes | 301 (7.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 182 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 104 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 86 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 31 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 127 (8.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 549 (36.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 537 (35.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 298 (19.7%) |
Schools in Port Augusta West
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Port Augusta West. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Port Augusta West
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.