Life in Port Augusta
Life in Port Augusta
Welcome to Port Augusta. We know you are going to love living in Port Augusta and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Port Augusta
Is Port Augusta a good place to live?
Yes, Port Augusta is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Port Augusta will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Port Augusta
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Port Augusta, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Port Augusta. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Port Augusta and want to find a job in Port Augusta we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Port Augusta for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Port Augusta
Weather in Port Augusta
Port Augusta
Port Augusta is a small city in South Australia. Formerly a seaport, it is now a road traffic and railway junction city mainly located on the east coast of the Spencer Gulf immediately south of the gulf’s head and about 322 kilometres (200 mi) north of the state capital, Adelaide. The suburb of Port Augusta West is located on the west side of the gulf on the Eyre Peninsula. Other major industries included, up until the mid-2010s, electricity generation. At June 2018, the estimated urban population was 13,799, having declined at an average annual rate of -0.53% over the preceding five years.
Hotels and Accommodation in Port Augusta
There are all types of accommodation available in Port Augusta. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Port Augusta is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Port Augusta
Banks in Port Augusta
Cafes in Port Augusta
Carpet Cleaners in Port Augusta
Dentists in Port Augusta
Doctors and Medical clinics in Port Augusta
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Port Augusta Electricians below
Hospitals in Port Augusta
Mechanics in Port Augusta
Newspapers in Port Augusta
Pest Control in Port Augusta
Plumbers in Port Augusta
Real Estate Agents in Port Augusta
Restaurants in Port Augusta
Schools in Port Augusta
Solicitors in Port Augusta
Supermarkets in Port Augusta
Vets in Port Augusta
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.