Port Adelaide, SA: suburb profile
The population of Port Adelaide SA is 1,338 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Adelaide is $754 per week ($39,208 per year). Median rent in Port Adelaide is $293 per week ($1,270 per month). Port Adelaide has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Adelaide has a population density of 283 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Adelaide is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Adelaide is $1,672.
There were 359 recorded offences in Port Adelaide in 2025-26, a rate of 268 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (183 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Port Adelaide Population
1,338 residents at the 2021 Census.
Port Adelaide Median Income & Rent
Port Adelaide Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Port Adelaide Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Port Adelaide Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Port Adelaide, 46.5% are owned outright and 53.5% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- Afghanistan
- Germany
- India
- China
- Fiji
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Port Adelaide Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Port Adelaide Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Vietnamese
- Mandarin
- Polish
- Greek
- French
- German
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Adelaide Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Adelaide Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Adelaide Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Adelaide Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Port Adelaide Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Adelaide Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Port Adelaide Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Port Adelaide Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Port Adelaide School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Adelaide Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Adelaide Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Adelaide Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Adelaide How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Adelaide Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Adelaide Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Adelaide Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Port Adelaide Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Adelaide Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Adelaide Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Port Adelaide Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Port Adelaide Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Port Adelaide Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Adelaide Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Adelaide When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Adelaide Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Adelaide Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Port Adelaide Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Adelaide Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Port Adelaide Crime Statistics
359 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Port Adelaide Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Port Adelaide, with a mapPort Adelaide Rent Prices & Affordability
24% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Port Adelaide against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Port Adelaide vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Port Adelaide is $754 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 367th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $293 a week, $7 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Port Adelaide | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $754/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,230/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $293/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,672/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 45 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 23.8% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Port Adelaide
The closest suburb to Port Adelaide is Birkenhead, 1.1 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Adelaide
What is the population of Port Adelaide SA?
The population of Port Adelaide SA is 1,338 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 283 people per km².Port Adelaide is ranked #3,555 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Adelaide?
The median personal income in Port Adelaide SA is $754 per week, or $39,208 per year.The median household income is $1,230 per week.Family income is $1,860 per week.Port Adelaide is ranked #4,443 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Adelaide?
Median rent in Port Adelaide SA is $293 per week ($1,270 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Adelaide ranks #5,140 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Adelaide?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Adelaide SA is $1,672. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Adelaide?
The median age in Port Adelaide SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Adelaide a good suburb to live in?
Port Adelaide is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,338.The median income is $754/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41187. All dollar figures in AUD.