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Port Hughes SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Hughes, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Hughes SA is 647 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Hughes is $658 per week ($34,216 per year). Median rent in Port Hughes is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Port Hughes has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Hughes has a population density of 116.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Hughes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Hughes is $1,517.
There were 6 recorded offences in Port Hughes in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Port Hughes Population
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Port Hughes Demographics
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Port Hughes Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Hughes Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Hughes Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Hughes Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Hughes Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Hughes Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Hughes Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Hughes Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Hughes Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Hughes Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Hughes Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Hughes Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Hughes Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Hughes Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Hughes School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Hughes Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Hughes Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Hughes Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Hughes How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Hughes Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Hughes Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Hughes Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Hughes Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Hughes Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Hughes Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Hughes Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Hughes Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Hughes Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Hughes Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Hughes When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Hughes Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Hughes Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Hughes Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Hughes Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Hughes Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Hughes Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Hughes
What is the population of Port Hughes SA?
The population of Port Hughes SA is 647 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 116.3 people per km².Port Hughes is ranked #4,630 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Hughes?
The median personal income in Port Hughes SA is $658 per week, or $34,216 per year.The median household income is $1,231 per week.Family income is $1,391 per week.Port Hughes is ranked #6,188 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Hughes?
Median rent in Port Hughes SA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Hughes ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Hughes?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Hughes SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Hughes?
The median age in Port Hughes SA is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Hughes a good suburb to live in?
Port Hughes is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 647.The median income is $658/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 41198. All dollar figures in AUD.