56 Forster Street, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 9, 56 Forster Street.
Port Augusta is about 310 kilometres (190 miles) by road north of Adelaide, so the property is roughly that distance from the state capital.
The area has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh) with very hot summers, mild winters and minimal annual rainfall of around 220 mm. Clear skies dominate most days, with about 142 clear days per year.
Port Augusta sits at the junction of the Eyre Highway, Augusta Highway and Stuart Highway, providing road links to Perth, Adelaide and Darwin. The city also has a railway station within 1.5 km, long‑distance train services, twice‑daily coach services, and an airport about 6 km away.
The former Flinders Drive‑In is only 0.2 km away, while Central Oval (≈1.1 km) and Cinema Augusta (≈1.2 km) are also nearby, offering recreation and entertainment options within a short stroll.
The city and its surrounding areas had a population of 13,515 according to the 2021 census, making it the fourth‑largest urban centre outside Adelaide in South Australia.
Residents can listen to several radio stations including ABC North and West SA (639 AM) and 5AU (97.9 FM). Television is provided by ABC, SBS, GTS/BKN (channels 7, 9, 10) and Foxtel, and the weekly newspaper The Transcontinental serves the community.
