SA5700· Pop. 11,042Mount Remarkable

PORT AUGUSTA NORTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

4.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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PORT AUGUSTA NORTH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$200/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+3.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.71%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PORT AUGUSTA NORTH is a SA suburb offering moderate rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.1%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,199/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

41.2%

55.3% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.8%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

11.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

257.5 km

Regional

Days on market

51 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

33.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

29/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5700

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Port Augusta West Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 924

Augusta Park Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 795

Flinders View Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 761

Willsden Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 758

🎓Secondary (1)

Port Augusta Secondary School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 848

📚Combined (3)

Caritas College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 995

Seaview Christian College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 883

Carlton School

Government · Yrs R-9

ICSEA 685

⭐Special (1)

Port Augusta Special School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 860

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

71/ 100

8.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged

834ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

14/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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