Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Port Augusta, SA

10 suburbs in Port Augusta council area · Population ~14,469 · 6,792 dwellings · 1,196 km²

Port Augusta Council Average R-Score 80 / 100 — top suburb in Port Augusta scores 99/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Port Augusta99

Highest R-Score out of 10 suburbs in Port Augusta

Port Augusta council average80

Across 7 scored suburbs in Port Augusta

Suburb medians in Port Augusta range from $250,000 to $595,000.

3-year population movement: +0.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.2% of stock (~11 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $600M. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Public Administration and Safety (16%), Retail Trade (12%), Education and Training (10%).

Typical suburb median price$410,000

Across 10 suburbs in Port Augusta (Sept 2026) · ~180 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.5%

Median asking rent ~$390/wk · Vacancy 0.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Port Augusta99/100

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Port Augusta (SA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Port Augusta

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Port Augusta (South Australia).

Is Port Augusta (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Port Augusta (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 80/100 across 10 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Port Augusta, the typical suburb median price is $410,000, median weekly rent is $390/wk, gross rental yield is 5.5%, and vacancy sits at 0.7%.

Which suburbs in Port Augusta have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Port Augusta (SA) are Commissariat Point (99/100, median $405,000), Blanche Harbor (96/100, median $320,000), Miranda (96/100, median $250,000), Port Augusta (88/100, median $340,000), Stirling North (87/100, median $415,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Port Augusta?

Across Port Augusta (SA), the median suburb property price is $410,000, median asking rent is $390/wk, and median gross yield is 5.5%, with homes averaging 180 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Port Augusta include Miranda (8.5%), Commissariat Point (6.4%), Blanche Harbor (5.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Port Augusta council area?

Port Augusta is a Local Government Area in South Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 14,469, approximately 6,792 dwellings, covering 1,196 sq km.

What are the best streets in Port Augusta (SA)?

Every street across all 10 suburbs in Port Augusta is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.