Port Augusta vs Perth

Port Augusta and Perth are two very different regional hubs separated by over 2,000 kilometres. Port Augusta has a much stronger connection to First Nations languages, spoken by 30.4% of people, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, Perth has much higher outcomes for First Nations residents, with a typical household income of $1,677 and a Year 12 completion rate of 40.1%, both far higher than in Port Augusta. Perth is also very walkable, while Port Augusta is mostly car-dependent.

Both areas have a significant First Nations population, though Perth's is far larger with nearly 39,000 people. This shared presence is seen in different ways: First Nations residents in Port Augusta are noticeably older, with a typical age of 26, and face a higher unemployment rate of 22.4%. Meanwhile, Perth offers much better access to daily needs, with 93.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 52.4% in Port Augusta.