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Port Lincoln SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Lincoln, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Lincoln SA is 14,458 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Lincoln is $717 per week ($37,284 per year). Median rent in Port Lincoln is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Port Lincoln has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Lincoln has a population density of 439.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Lincoln is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Lincoln is $1,300.
There were 1,050 recorded offences in Port Lincoln in 2025-26, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (487 offences).
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Port Lincoln Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Lincoln Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Lincoln Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Lincoln Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Lincoln Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Lincoln Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Lincoln Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Lincoln Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Lincoln Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Lincoln Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Lincoln Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Lincoln Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Lincoln Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Lincoln Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Lincoln School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Lincoln Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Lincoln Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Lincoln Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Lincoln How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Lincoln Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Lincoln Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Lincoln Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Lincoln Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Lincoln Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Lincoln Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Lincoln Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Lincoln Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Lincoln Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Lincoln Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Lincoln When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Lincoln Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Lincoln Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Lincoln Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Lincoln Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Lincoln Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,050 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Lincoln Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Lincoln
What is the population of Port Lincoln SA?
The population of Port Lincoln SA is 14,458 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 439.4 people per km².Port Lincoln is ranked #306 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Lincoln?
The median personal income in Port Lincoln SA is $717 per week, or $37,284 per year.The median household income is $1,243 per week.Family income is $1,668 per week.Port Lincoln is ranked #5,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Lincoln?
Median rent in Port Lincoln SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Lincoln ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Lincoln?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Lincoln SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Lincoln?
The median age in Port Lincoln SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Lincoln a good suburb to live in?
Port Lincoln is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 14,458.The median income is $717/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41201. All dollar figures in AUD.