Port Neill SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Port Neill SA is 218 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Neill is $614 per week ($31,928 per year). Median rent in Port Neill is $194 per week ($841 per month). Port Neill has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Neill has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Port Neill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Neill is $1,250.

There were 6 recorded offences in Port Neill in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Port Neill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Neill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$614/wk
$31,928 per year
#6868 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$194/wk
$841 per month
#7754 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,250/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Port Neill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (108) Female 50.5% (110)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
218 people · 268.4 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Port Neill 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 Neill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
78.8% 52 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
21.2% 14 dwellings

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

Port Neill Country of Birth

Australia
92.6%
England
7.4%

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

Port Neill Religion

No Religion
45.9%
Catholic
12.4%
Anglican
12.0%
Uniting Church
10.5%
Not stated
9.6%
Lutheran
5.3%
Pentecostal
2.9%
Buddhism
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Neill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

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

Port Neill Languages Spoken at Home

Other
62.5%
Italian
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Port Neill Employment

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Employed full-time
27.3% 47 people
Employed part-time
29.7% 51 people
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Not in labour force
43.0% 74 people

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

Port Neill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.8%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Certificate I/II
4.2%

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

Port Neill Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.4%
Professionals
22.2%
Managers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
17.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%

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

Port Neill Field of Study

Education
23.8%
Engineering
21.4%
Architecture & Building
19.0%
Health
11.9%
Agriculture & Environment
9.5%
Management & Commerce
7.1%
Society & Culture
7.1%

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

Port Neill Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Neill Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
21.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Neill Marital Status

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Married
57.8% 111
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Separated
4.7% 9
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Divorced
10.4% 20
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Widowed
9.4% 18
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Never married
17.7% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Neill Ancestry

English
37.9%
Australian
35.2%
German
7.6%
Scottish
7.2%
Other
4.9%
Irish
4.2%
Dutch
1.5%
Italian
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Neill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Port Neill Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.3% 25
No need for assistance
93.7% 372

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

Port Neill Volunteering

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Volunteer
44.1% 79
Not a volunteer
55.9% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Neill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Neill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
20.3%
Walked only
7.6%

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

Port Neill Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.9%
1 vehicle
29.1%
2 vehicles
44.7%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
7.8%

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

Port Neill Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.2%
2 bedrooms
25.8%
3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
17.2%

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

Port Neill Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
39.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Neill Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
391
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Neill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
22
Asthma
13
Diabetes
10
Arthritis
9
Kidney disease
9
Lung condition
7
Heart disease
7
Cancer
3

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

Port Neill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Neill Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.6%
Couple — children under 15
26.3%
Couple — no children under 15
11.3%
One parent — no children under 15
5.3%
One parent — children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Neill Military Service

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Previously served
2.2% 4
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Never served
97.8% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Port Neill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 28
Did not provide
83.7% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Neill Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
19.7%
4 children
15.2%

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

Port Neill When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
5
1981–1990
6

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

Port Neill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5–14 hours
32.9%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
6.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

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

Port Neill Household Size

1 person
42.6%
2 persons
42.6%
3 persons
9.9%
4 persons
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Neill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
177
Moved from SA
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from QLD
4

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

Port Neill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Neill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft
4
Break & Enter
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Port Neill Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $194/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in Port Neill

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $194/wk
Left after rent $656/wk
Rent share 22.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Neill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Neill

What is the population of Port Neill SA?

The population of Port Neill SA is 218 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Port Neill is ranked #6,733 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Port Neill?

The median personal income in Port Neill SA is $614 per week, or $31,928 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Port Neill is ranked #6,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Port Neill?

Median rent in Port Neill SA is $194 per week ($841 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Neill ranks #7,754 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Neill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Neill SA is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Neill?

The median age in Port Neill SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Neill a good suburb to live in?

Port Neill is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 218.The median income is $614/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 41205. All dollar figures in AUD.