Port Augusta
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Port Augusta, known as the 'Crossroads of Australia', is a compact outback city where the Flinders Ranges meet the Spencer Gulf. It is a gateway to the Outback and offers a blend of industrial heritage, nature attractions, and small-town hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
6,437
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-32.56°, 137.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
71
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,985
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
84
English
99
Temperature
18.9°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
47.7°C
Record Low
0.0°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
231 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PUG
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.