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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Macdonnell Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
#4273 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Port Macdonnell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (432) Female 49.7% (426)

Population Density

20.8
people per km²
859 people · 41.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,757
Family income/wk

Port Macdonnell 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 Macdonnell Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
65.1% 177 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
34.9% 95 dwellings

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

Port Macdonnell Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
2.3%
Germany
1.3%

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

Port Macdonnell Religion

No Religion
52.3%
Catholic
14.8%
Anglican
9.6%
Uniting Church
8.6%
Not stated
8.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Lutheran
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Macdonnell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

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

Port Macdonnell Employment

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Employed full-time
29.3% 197 people
Employed part-time
21.3% 143 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.4% 16 people
🏠
Not in labour force
47.0% 316 people

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

Port Macdonnell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Bachelor Degree
11.2%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Port Macdonnell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.7%
Managers
17.2%
Professionals
16.3%
Labourers
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.4%
Sales Workers
7.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

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

Port Macdonnell Field of Study

Engineering
27.3%
Management & Commerce
15.8%
Architecture & Building
13.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.0%
Health
9.1%
Education
9.1%
Society & Culture
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%

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

Port Macdonnell Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Macdonnell Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Macdonnell Marital Status

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Married
53.8% 403
↔️
Separated
2.5% 19
📋
Divorced
11.2% 84
🕊️
Widowed
6.5% 49
👤
Never married
25.9% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Macdonnell Ancestry

English
34.8%
Australian
31.4%
Scottish
9.2%
Irish
7.8%
German
5.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.0%
Other
2.3%
Dutch
1.9%
Italian
1.5%
Chinese
0.8%
Filipino
0.8%
Indian
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Macdonnell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
31.1%
Secondary — Government
25.4%
Vocational Education
17.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
8.2%
Pre-school
7.4%
Primary — Catholic
4.1%
Secondary — Catholic
3.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.3%

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

Port Macdonnell Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.7% 109
No need for assistance
93.3% 1,521

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

Port Macdonnell Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
25.1% 178
Not a volunteer
74.9% 531

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Macdonnell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
3.3%
$600-$799/mo
9.9%
$800-$999/mo
9.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
6.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Macdonnell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
15.3%
Car (passenger)
3.2%
Walked only
2.9%
Truck
2.1%
Other
0.9%

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

Port Macdonnell Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.5%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
37.4%
3 vehicles
20.8%
4+ vehicles
10.1%

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

Port Macdonnell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
22.9%
3 bedrooms
54.2%
4 bedrooms
17.5%
5 bedrooms
2.4%

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

Port Macdonnell Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
33.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Macdonnell Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
66
Indigenous residents
1,564
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Macdonnell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
80
Arthritis
52
Diabetes
47
Heart disease
45
Asthma
33
Lung condition
20
Cancer
12
Stroke
11
Kidney disease
8

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

Port Macdonnell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Macdonnell Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.1%
Couple — children under 15
30.9%
Couple — no children under 15
10.6%
One parent — no children under 15
8.0%
One parent — children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Macdonnell Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.1% 36
👤
Never served
94.9% 674

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Port Macdonnell Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 98
Did not provide
86.1% 607

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Macdonnell Children Ever Born

No children
22.6%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
29.8%
3 children
27.6%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
2.5%

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

Port Macdonnell When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
10
1961–1970
17
1971–1980
7
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
5
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
4
2017
4
2019
4

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

Port Macdonnell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5–14 hours
27.4%
15–29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
26.4%

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

Port Macdonnell Household Size

1 person
29.2%
2 persons
45.6%
3 persons
9.7%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Macdonnell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
704
Moved from SA
38
Moved — same area (SA2)
25
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from QLD
4

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

Port Macdonnell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
93.8%
Blended family — no other children
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Macdonnell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Port Macdonnell Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,288/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Port Macdonnell

≈ $5,581/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,078/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Macdonnell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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.