19 Ridgeway Avenue, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | May 2003 | $7,500 | $6 |
| Sold | Aug 2002 | $6,000 | $4 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1213 m².
The house sits on a generous 1,213 m² block, offering ample space for gardens, outdoor living or future development.
Port Augusta has a hot desert climate (BWh) with very low rainfall (about 222 mm per year) and clear skies on most days. Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C, while winter nights may drop close to freezing.
Within walking distance you’ll find 5AU radio station (0.5 km), Lea Memorial Oval park (0.6 km), Cudmores Hill (1.0 km), and the Port Augusta Railway Station (about 2.3 km). The local cinema, Cinema Augusta, is also just over 2 km away.
Port Augusta is known as the “crossroads of Australia”, with the Eyre Highway to Perth, Augusta Highway to Adelaide and Stuart Highway to Darwin all passing nearby. The Port Augusta Airport is roughly 6 km from the city centre, providing air links for regional travel.
The greater Port Augusta area had a population of 13,515 people according to the 2021 census, making it the fourth‑largest urban centre outside Adelaide in South Australia.
Port Augusta sits on the traditional lands of the Nukunu people, with the Barngarla language being revived locally. The city’s natural harbour was proclaimed in 1852 and later became a key railway hub for trans‑continental lines.
The Lea Memorial Oval and Braddock Park are both within 2‑3 km, offering open space for sports, picnics and community events. The nearby Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, a short drive north, showcases desert‑zone flora.
