Port Augusta West, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Port Augusta West is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 4,046. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,046 Population 8/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Port Augusta West

Port Augusta West

Port Augusta West is a suburb of Port Augusta, South Australia.

People

Population4,046
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population4,046
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-32.4861°, 137.7583°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (358 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Augusta West

Port Augusta West is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 4,046. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Port Augusta West

Port Augusta West has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 215 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 19.7° / 34.4° 12.6
Feb 26°C / 79°F 18.9° / 33.2° 14.8
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 16.9° / 30.5° 15.2
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 13° / 26.8° 19.2
May 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.4° 18.3
Jun 11.8°C / 53°F 5.7° / 17.9° 25.7
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 4.5° / 17.9° 16.4
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 5.3° / 20° 14.8
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 8.4° / 23.9° 18.1
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 11.9° / 27.7° 16.1
Nov 23°C / 73°F 15.5° / 30.4° 21.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 17.5° / 32.1° 22.3
Port Augusta West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area506.1 sq mi (1,310.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates32.4861°S, 137.7583°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 1.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2025.

Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 105 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 141 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 102 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 122 km
Feb 8, 2025 83 km NE of Quorn, Australia M4.3 114 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 117 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 50 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 60 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 92 km
Jun 14, 2001 56 km N of Quorn, Australia M4.1 80 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 111 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 60 km
Oct 3, 2002 65 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M3.8 93 km
Nov 29, 1991 75 km N of Quorn, Australia M3.7 98 km
Feb 26, 1998 50 km NNW of Cowell, Australia M3.6 126 km
Dec 17, 1992 1 km SE of Peterborough, Australia M3.5 116 km
Apr 15, 2004 81 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M3.5 113 km
Apr 12, 2001 30 km WNW of Peterborough, Australia M3.4 85 km
Nov 29, 1991 46 km N of Quorn, Australia M3.3 67 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in

Port Augusta West has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Port Augusta West

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Augusta West Primary School - - - -
Flinders View - - - -
Caritas College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Port Augusta West

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Port Augusta West

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Port Augusta0.0

Hotels in Port Augusta West

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costello Hotels
Hotel Commonwealth
Majestic Oasis Apartments

Restaurants in Port Augusta West

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Restaurant Golden Pearl
Eat @ Tassie
Standpipe Restaurant

Cafes in Port Augusta West

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Archer's Table
Arid Lands Botanical Garden Cafe
Foodland Cafe
The Office Cafe

Dentists in Port Augusta West

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental on Commerical

Bus Stations in Port Augusta West

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greyhound

Gas Stations in Port Augusta West

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1376689914
BP
Coles Express
EG Australia
OTR Port Augusta West Roadhouse
Perrys

Banks in Port Augusta West

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac / Bank SA

Shopping Malls in Port Augusta West

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northern Gateway Shopping Centre
Wharflands Plaza

Gyms in Port Augusta West

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intersport

Golf Courses in Port Augusta West

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Augusta Golf Course

Breweries in Port Augusta West

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Old Willows Brewery Restaurant

Airports Near Port Augusta West

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Augusta AirportPUGMedium Airport
Whyalla AirportWYAMedium Airport
Booleroo Centre Airport-Small Airport
El Alamein Landing-Small Airport
Quorn Airport-Small Airport
Stirling North/Flinders Field Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-Small Airport
Wilpena Pound AirportHWKSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port Augusta West

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Augusta West LPO
Port Augusta Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Augusta West

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Augusta West

What is the population of Port Augusta West?

Port Augusta West has a population of 4,046 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 506.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Augusta West?

Port Augusta West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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