Question 1

Is Port Augusta West a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Port Augusta West sits on the western shore of Spencer Gulf and is the residential side of Port Augusta. It has a practical regional character, with a mix of mid-century weatherboard cottages and brick homes on generous blocks, streets leading to foreshore reserves and lookouts over the gulf, and road links to Stuart and Eyre highways. Everyday shops and services are close by in Port Augusta, making it convenient for work and outdoor recreation.

The community numbers 4,046 people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $1,396 a week (roughly $72,600 a year). Families are dominated by couples, and homes are predominantly owner-occupied at 58.5% while renters make up 41.5%. With Port Augusta West Primary School and public open spaces such as Westside Foreshore and Rotary Park nearby, the suburb may suit people who value sea access, outdoor space and a quieter suburban pace, whether they are families, workers or retirees.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Port Augusta West?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Port Augusta West sits noticeably above local incomes at the last Census. The median house price of $487,500 is about 6.7 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, so buying is well above what a typical local household earned in a year at that time.

Renting looks more moderate by comparison. A house rent of $380 a week would take about 27.2% of a typical local household's weekly income of $1,396 at the last Census, and a unit rent of $315 a week would take about 22.6%. If you are renting rather than buying, rent therefore appears the more manageable side of the market against local incomes at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Port Augusta West a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Port Augusta West climbed a strong 31.1% over the past 12 months. House rents rose a solid 8.6% in the same period, so capital growth was the stronger performer on the house side this year. Unit rents also increased by 8.6%.

If you are weighing Port Augusta West as an investment, the 31.1% jump in house values is the headline for capital growth, while the 8.6% rent gains are the figures that speak to rental income. Which of those matters most will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$488K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	31.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	20	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	67	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$380	$315
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.6%	8.6%

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