Port Campbell VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Campbell, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Port Campbell VIC is 440 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Campbell is $923 per week ($47,996 per year). Median rent in Port Campbell is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Port Campbell has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Campbell has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Port Campbell is Indonesia. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Campbell is $1,712.

There were 61 recorded offences in Port Campbell in 2025-25, a rate of 139 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (17 offences).

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Port Campbell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Campbell Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$923/wk
$47,996 per year
#1875 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
#6627 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,712/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Port Campbell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (221) Female 49.3% (215)

Population Density

6.0
people per km²
440 people · 72.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,446
Family income/wk

Port Campbell Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Port Campbell Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
61.0% 72 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.0% 46 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Port Campbell Country of Birth

Australia
96.5%
Indonesia
2.0%
England
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Port Campbell Religion

No Religion
60.1%
Catholic
14.9%
Anglican
6.6%
Uniting Church
4.7%
Not stated
4.5%
Baptist
4.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%
Buddhism
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Campbell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Port Campbell Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish
38.5%
SAL Indon
30.8%
SAL Tot
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Port Campbell Employment

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Employed full-time
35.7% 112 people
Employed part-time
32.2% 101 people
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Unemployed
1.3% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
30.9% 97 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Port Campbell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.6%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
9.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.8%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Port Campbell Occupation

Managers
27.3%
Professionals
21.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Labourers
11.4%
Community & Personal Service
9.1%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.3%
Clerical & Administrative
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Port Campbell Field of Study

Engineering
18.2%
Health
18.2%
Agriculture & Environment
13.3%
Education
12.7%
Society & Culture
9.9%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Management & Commerce
6.1%
Creative Arts
3.3%
Information Technology
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Port Campbell Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Campbell Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.0%
$4,000+/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Campbell Marital Status

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Married
41.7% 148
↔️
Separated
5.4% 19
📋
Divorced
7.0% 25
🕊️
Widowed
5.9% 21
👤
Never married
40.0% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Campbell Ancestry

Australian
35.4%
English
25.1%
Scottish
13.4%
Irish
7.9%
Other
6.1%
German
3.2%
Italian
2.3%
Chinese
1.6%
Welsh
1.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.3%
Dutch
1.1%
French
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Campbell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.5%
Secondary — Government
34.5%
Pre-school
14.3%
Vocational Education
13.1%
Secondary — Catholic
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Port Campbell Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.2% 10
No need for assistance
98.8% 834

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Port Campbell Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.9% 115
Not a volunteer
66.1% 224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Campbell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
6.8%
$600-$799/mo
6.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Campbell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.7%
Did not go to work
14.4%
Walked only
12.3%
Car (passenger)
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.5%
Other
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Port Campbell Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
20.4%
4+ vehicles
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Port Campbell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.6%
2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
31.4%
5 bedrooms
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Port Campbell Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
38.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Campbell Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
864
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Campbell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
30
Asthma
14
Arthritis
12
Heart disease
10
Lung condition
9
Cancer
7
Diabetes
5
Stroke
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Port Campbell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Campbell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.9%
Couple — no children
25.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.3%
One parent — no children under 15
6.3%
One parent — children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Campbell Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.9% 10
👤
Never served
97.1% 334

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Port Campbell Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 45
Did not provide
86.8% 297

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Campbell Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
6.3%
2 children
31.9%
3 children
25.0%
4 children
8.3%
5+ children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Port Campbell When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1971–1980
10
1981–1990
3
2001–2010
11
2011–2015
9
2018
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Port Campbell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.6%
5–14 hours
28.3%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Port Campbell Household Size

1 person
30.7%
2 persons
30.1%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
13.1%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Campbell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
365
Moved — same area (SA2)
21
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Port Campbell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
93.5%
Blended family — no other children
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Campbell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 61 total

Theft
17
Assault
12
Justice Procedures
11
Property Damage
10
Break & Enter
7
Weapons
2
Public Order
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Port Campbell Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,852/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Port Campbell

≈ $8,025/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,612/wk
Rent share 13.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Campbell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Campbell

What is the population of Port Campbell VIC?

The population of Port Campbell VIC is 440 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².Port Campbell is ranked #5,233 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Port Campbell?

The median personal income in Port Campbell VIC is $923 per week, or $47,996 per year.The median household income is $1,852 per week.Family income is $2,446 per week.Port Campbell is ranked #1,875 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Port Campbell?

Median rent in Port Campbell VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 13.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Campbell ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Campbell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Campbell VIC is $1,712. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Campbell?

The median age in Port Campbell VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Campbell a good suburb to live in?

Port Campbell is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 440.The median income is $923/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.0% 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: 22104. All dollar figures in AUD.