Port Paterson SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Port Paterson SA is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Paterson is $754 per week ($39,208 per year). Median rent in Port Paterson is $288 per week ($1,248 per month). Port Paterson has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Paterson has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Port Paterson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Paterson is $1,407.

There were 5 recorded offences in Port Paterson in 2024-25, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Port Paterson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Paterson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$754/wk
$39,208 per year
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Median Rent
$288/wk
$1,248 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,407/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Port Paterson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (41) Female 45.3% (34)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
73 people · 45.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,792
Family income/wk

Port Paterson Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Port Paterson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.1% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.9% 9 dwellings

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

Port Paterson Country of Birth

Australia
85.3%
England
14.7%

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

Port Paterson Religion

No Religion
65.3%
Not stated
16.0%
Catholic
5.3%
Christian (other)
5.3%
Anglican
4.0%
Uniting Church
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Paterson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.3%

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

Port Paterson Employment

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Employed full-time
47.1% 24 people
Employed part-time
27.5% 14 people
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Not in labour force
25.5% 13 people

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

Port Paterson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.4%

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

Port Paterson Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
32.3%
Community & Personal Service
25.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Professionals
9.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.7%
Labourers
9.7%

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

Port Paterson Field of Study

Engineering
60.0%
Society & Culture
24.0%
Health
16.0%

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

Port Paterson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Paterson Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
22.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Paterson Marital Status

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Married
32.8% 20
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Separated
9.8% 6
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Divorced
9.8% 6
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Widowed
4.9% 3
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Never married
42.6% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Paterson Ancestry

Australian
47.7%
English
25.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
14.0%
Scottish
9.3%
German
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Paterson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
72.7%
Secondary — Government
27.3%

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

Port Paterson Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.7% 3
No need for assistance
97.3% 108

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

Port Paterson Volunteering

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Volunteer
5.7% 3
Not a volunteer
94.3% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Paterson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Paterson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Port Paterson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.8%
2 vehicles
42.1%
4+ vehicles
42.1%

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

Port Paterson Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Port Paterson Population Mobility

17.4%
moved in the last year
24.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Paterson Indigenous Population

15.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
91
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Paterson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4

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

Port Paterson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.9%
$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Paterson Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.5%
Couple — children under 15
18.5%
Couple — no children under 15
18.5%
One parent — children under 15
13.8%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Paterson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.6% 9
Did not provide
82.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Paterson Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Port Paterson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.1%
5–14 hours
29.1%
15–29 hours
10.9%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Port Paterson Household Size

1 person
11.1%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
29.6%
4 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Paterson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
57
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from SA
3

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

Port Paterson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Paterson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Theft
3
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Port Paterson Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,666/wk
Median Rent $288/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Port Paterson

≈ $7,219/month
Median rent $288/wk
Left after rent $1,378/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Paterson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Paterson

What is the population of Port Paterson SA?

The population of Port Paterson SA is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Port Paterson?

The median personal income in Port Paterson SA is $754 per week, or $39,208 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.

How much is rent in Port Paterson?

Median rent in Port Paterson SA is $288 per week ($1,248 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Paterson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Paterson SA is $1,407. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Paterson?

The median age in Port Paterson SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Paterson a good suburb to live in?

Port Paterson is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 73.The median income is $754/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 41208. All dollar figures in AUD.