South Australia · Suburb Profile
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
Port Paterson Median Income & Rent
Port Paterson Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Port Paterson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Paterson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Paterson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Paterson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Paterson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Paterson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Paterson Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Paterson Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Paterson Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Paterson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Paterson Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Paterson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Paterson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Paterson School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Paterson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Paterson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Paterson Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Paterson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Paterson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Paterson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Paterson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Paterson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Paterson Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Paterson Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Paterson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Paterson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Paterson Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Paterson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Paterson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Paterson Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Paterson Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Paterson Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Paterson Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.