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Port Macdonnell SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Macdonnell, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Macdonnell SA is 859 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Macdonnell is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Port Macdonnell is $210 per week ($910 per month). Port Macdonnell has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Macdonnell has a population density of 20.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Macdonnell is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Macdonnell is $1,300.
There were 1 recorded offences in Port Macdonnell in 2025-26, a rate of 1 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).
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Port Macdonnell Population
Port Macdonnell Median Income & Rent
Port Macdonnell Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Port Macdonnell Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Macdonnell Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Macdonnell Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Macdonnell Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Macdonnell Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Macdonnell Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Macdonnell Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Macdonnell Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Macdonnell Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Macdonnell Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Macdonnell Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Macdonnell Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Macdonnell Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Macdonnell School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Macdonnell Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Macdonnell Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Macdonnell Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Macdonnell How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Macdonnell Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Macdonnell Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Macdonnell Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Macdonnell Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Macdonnell Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Macdonnell Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Macdonnell Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Macdonnell Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Macdonnell Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Macdonnell Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Macdonnell When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Macdonnell Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Macdonnell Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Macdonnell Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Macdonnell Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Macdonnell Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Macdonnell Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Macdonnell
What is the population of Port Macdonnell SA?
The population of Port Macdonnell SA is 859 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.8 people per km².Port Macdonnell is ranked #4,184 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Macdonnell?
The median personal income in Port Macdonnell SA is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,288 per week.Family income is $1,757 per week.Port Macdonnell is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Macdonnell?
Median rent in Port Macdonnell SA is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Macdonnell ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Macdonnell?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Macdonnell 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 Macdonnell?
The median age in Port Macdonnell SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Macdonnell a good suburb to live in?
Port Macdonnell is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 859.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 41202. All dollar figures in AUD.