Port Kenny SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Kenny, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Port Kenny SA is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Kenny is $418 per week ($21,736 per year). Median rent in Port Kenny is $100 per week ($433 per month). Port Kenny has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Kenny has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Kenny is $953.

There were 2 recorded offences in Port Kenny in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Port Kenny Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Kenny Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$418/wk
$21,736 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$953/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Port Kenny Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (30) Female 46.4% (26)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
59 people · 27.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Port Kenny Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Port Kenny Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 8 dwellings

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

Port Kenny Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Port Kenny Religion

No Religion
61.1%
Not stated
16.7%
Catholic
11.1%
Anglican
5.6%
Baptist
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Kenny Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
19.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
19.0%

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

Port Kenny Employment

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Employed full-time
17.4% 8 people
Employed part-time
6.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
76.1% 35 people

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

Port Kenny Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Port Kenny Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Port Kenny Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Kenny Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
52.2%
$500-$649/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
17.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Kenny Marital Status

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Married
24.6% 14
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Divorced
14.0% 8
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Widowed
12.3% 7
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Never married
49.1% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Kenny Ancestry

Australian
39.7%
English
32.9%
German
9.6%
Italian
9.6%
Scottish
4.1%
Other
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Kenny School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Port Kenny Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 96

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

Port Kenny Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.7% 10
Not a volunteer
78.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Kenny Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Kenny How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Port Kenny Car Ownership

1 vehicle
43.8%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
12.5%

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

Port Kenny Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
46.2%
3 bedrooms
42.3%
4 bedrooms
11.5%

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

Port Kenny Population Mobility

22.4%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Kenny Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
120
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Kenny Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Lung condition
6
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Port Kenny Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
13.9%
$300-$399/wk
16.7%
$400-$499/wk
19.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Kenny Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.7%
Couple — children under 15
34.1%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Kenny Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 7
Did not provide
85.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Kenny Children Ever Born

1 child
100.0%

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

Port Kenny Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
12.2%
15–29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
18.4%
Did not do domestic work
40.8%

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

Port Kenny Household Size

1 person
47.8%
2 persons
52.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Kenny Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from SA
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Port Kenny Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Port Kenny Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $662/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Port Kenny

≈ $2,869/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $562/wk
Rent share 15.1%

Port Kenny vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Kenny

What is the population of Port Kenny SA?

The population of Port Kenny SA is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Port Kenny?

The median personal income in Port Kenny SA is $418 per week, or $21,736 per year.The median household income is $662 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Port Kenny?

Median rent in Port Kenny SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Kenny?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Kenny SA is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Kenny?

The median age in Port Kenny SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Kenny a good suburb to live in?

Port Kenny is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 59.The median income is $418/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 41200. All dollar figures in AUD.