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Port Augusta - Central

22 km²

Low personal incomes mark the character of Port Augusta - Central, where many residents struggle financially. This central hub serves as a significant residential area for 1,702 First Nations people, a population much larger than in most similar areas. While the community faces challenges with employment and education, it benefits from a layout that makes most daily needs reachable on foot. It remains a key urban focal point for the region.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 28. However, they face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 19.5% and a Year 12 completion rate of 20.5%, which is far below the national average.

1,702 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs SA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

20.5% Year 12 Here 20.5% SA 34.7% Aus 37.0%

19.5% Unemployment Here 19.5% SA 15.6% Aus 12.3%

$485 Median income Here $485 SA $487 Aus $540

$967 Household income Here $967 SA $1,282 Aus $1,507

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The area is somewhat walkable, with 94.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While access to schools and parks is far above the state average, only 57.2% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, which is well below the South Australian figure.

5.9 Walk score

5.4 Types ≤15 min