# Port Augusta vs Whyalla — 2021 Census comparison

Indigenous Area comparison · about 62 km apart

Port Augusta and Whyalla are two South Australian hubs with distinct layout and demographic profiles. Whyalla is far more walkable, with 81.3% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and a very walkable score of 6.2, compared to Port Augusta's 58.1% and somewhat walkable score of 4.9. This is seen in the gap for essential services; Whyalla has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries (70.2% vs 43.0%) and health services (66.5% vs 39.3%). Port Augusta has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,825 people compared to 1,180 in Whyalla.

Both areas share very similar flat terrain, with mean slopes around 3%. While they both have high rates of First Nations unemployment, the gap in Year 12 completion has widened, with Whyalla now well higher at 28.5% compared to 20.9% in Port Augusta. Port Augusta remains a stronger centre for First Nations language and culture, with a higher share of people speaking a First Nations language (11.7% vs 7.7%) and a typical First Nations resident who is noticeably older at 28.

## First Nations

| Statistic | Port Augusta | Whyalla | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 2,825 | 1,180 | 1,645 larger in Port Augusta |  |
| Median age | 28 yrs | 23 yrs | 5 yrs older in Port Augusta |  |
| Year 12 | 20.9% | 28.5% | 7.7 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Unemployment | 18.2% | 22.0% | 3.8 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Median income | $500 | $447 | $53 higher in Port Augusta |  |
| Household income | $1,121 | $898 | $223 higher in Port Augusta |  |
| Indigenous language | 11.7% | 7.7% | 4.0 pts higher in Port Augusta |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Port Augusta | Whyalla | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 4.9 | 6.2 | 1.3 higher in Whyalla |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 4.6 | 6.3 | 1.7 more in Whyalla |  |
| 15-min city | 58.1% | 81.3% | 23.1 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Walk to shops | 43.0% | 70.2% | 27.2 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Walk to transit | 86.4% | 89.0% | 2.6 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Walk to school | 76.1% | 82.2% | 6.2 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Walk to a park | 81.0% | 89.0% | 7.9 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Walk to health | 39.3% | 66.5% | 27.2 pts higher in Whyalla |  |
| Intersections/km² | 1 | 0 | 1 higher in Port Augusta |  |
| Mean slope | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.4 pts higher in Port Augusta |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/iare/IARE402005/port-augusta/vs/IARE402006/whyalla