14 Boston Street, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 11, 14 Boston Street.
The property at 11/14 Boston Street is a unit. It is listed simply as a unit in the property features.
The unit is situated within about 1 kilometre of the Port Augusta city centre, placing it within easy walking distance of local shops and services.
Port Augusta railway station is roughly 1.1 km away, providing access to the Indian Pacific and The Ghan long‑distance services. Additionally, twice‑daily coach services connect the town with Adelaide.
Several parks are within a short walk, including Braddock Park (≈0.8 km), Central Oval (≈0.8 km) and Apex Park (≈0.9 km). The local cinema, Cinema Augusta, is also about 0.9 km away.
Port Augusta has a hot desert climate with very low annual rainfall (around 220 mm). Summers are hot with average highs of about 34 °C, while winters are mild with average lows near 4.5 °C and many clear days each year.
Port Augusta was proclaimed a natural harbour in 1852 and named after Augusta Sophia, Lady Young. It later became a major railway hub, earning the nickname “crossroads of Australia” because of its key road and rail links.
The area supports regional agriculture and services many mining operations to the north. Although coal‑fired power stations closed in 2019, a solar farm opened in 2020 and tourism linked to the Flinders Ranges and the Pichi Richi Railway remain important.
Residents can listen to several radio stations such as ABC North and West SA, ABC NewsRadio, and 5AU. Television is provided by ABC, SBS, GTS/BKN, and Foxtel, while the weekly newspaper The Transcontinental covers local news.
