Explore Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Port Augusta, SA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of South Australia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Port Augusta and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Port Augusta.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Port Augusta |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Augusta City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.49525 |
| Longitude | 137.78727 |
| Population | 12,788 |
| Density | 624.7 /km² |
| Area | 20.5 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5700 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 281 km north-northwest |
Port Augusta is a locality in the Port Augusta City Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of 12,788. The locality covers an area of 20.5 km², giving a population density of about 624.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 281 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Port Augusta is located at 32.4952°S, 137.7873°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5700. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Port Augusta is a vital gateway city where the arid Australian Outback meets the Spencer Gulf. It lies 250.1 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 339°T), and is situated 6.7 km east-south-east of Port Augusta West. Its geography is defined by a dramatic transition from the salt-encrusted shores of the gulf to the rugged, iron-rich hills that rise inland, a landscape painted in ochre and muted greens under a vast, often searing sky. The air here carries a unique tang, a blend of sea salt and dry earth, and the quality of light, particularly at dusk, can transform the familiar outlines of the town and its surroundings into something ethereal, casting long shadows that speak of the immense distances of the continent. Port Augusta's character is one of resilience and practicality, a place that has long served as a vital hub for those travelling to and from the remote regions of South Australia, a point of connection where the settled south yields to the wild interior.
The history of Port Augusta is deeply entwined with its strategic position at the head of the Spencer Gulf, a natural harbour that drew early settlers and spurred its development as a port and railway terminus. Established in the mid-19th century, it quickly became a crucial centre for the wool trade, with vast quantities of sheep’s fleece arriving from the pastoral leases of the north for shipment to markets overseas. Later, the discovery of iron ore deposits in the nearby Middleback Ranges cemented Port Augusta's industrial significance, leading to the establishment of significant mining operations and associated processing plants that continue to shape its economy. This industrial backbone, reliant on the extraction and transport of natural resources, has provided a steady, if sometimes fluctuating, livelihood for generations, fostering a robust and industrious spirit within the community.
Port Augusta’s cultural life is a reflection of its identity as a regional centre with a strong connection to both its maritime setting and the vast inland it serves. While not a major centre for professional sporting leagues, the passion for sports is evident, with local clubs representing the spirit of competition, particularly in Australian Rules Football. The annual Port Augusta Show remains a highlight, a time-honoured tradition that brings together the community to celebrate agricultural achievements and local talent. World-famous landmarks are few, but the Flinders Ranges, easily accessible from Port Augusta, offer a breathtaking natural spectacle, drawing travellers seeking the raw beauty of the Australian landscape. The city itself boasts parks and reserves that provide welcome green spaces against the arid backdrop, offering respite and recreation. Educational institutions focus on vocational training and regional needs, preparing the workforce for the industries that sustain Port Augusta. Though no globally recognised musicians or actors hail exclusively from Port Augusta, the city has been home to individuals who have contributed to national life in various fields, embodying the quiet determination and practical ingenuity that characterises its people.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Port Augusta, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Port Augusta, in the Port Augusta City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Augusta includes the postcode (5700), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Port Augusta City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Port Augusta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |