Port Rickaby SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Port Rickaby SA is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Rickaby is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Port Rickaby is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Port Rickaby has a median age of 67 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Rickaby has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Rickaby is $1,083.

There were 2 recorded offences in Port Rickaby in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Port Rickaby Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Rickaby Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$492/wk
$25,584 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
67years
29 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Port Rickaby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (33) Female 51.5% (35)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
69 people · 21.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Port Rickaby Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Port Rickaby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 24 dwellings

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

Port Rickaby Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Port Rickaby Religion

No Religion
49.3%
Not stated
20.9%
Catholic
13.4%
Uniting Church
10.4%
Anglican
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Rickaby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Port Rickaby Employment

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Employed full-time
14.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
85.7% 36 people

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

Port Rickaby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%

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

Port Rickaby Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Port Rickaby Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Rickaby Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
30.4%
$650-$799/wk
39.1%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Rickaby Marital Status

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Married
64.9% 37
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Divorced
14.0% 8
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Widowed
15.8% 9
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Never married
5.3% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Rickaby Ancestry

English
35.2%
Australian
19.3%
Scottish
13.6%
Irish
12.5%
German
5.7%
Hungarian
5.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.5%
Other
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Rickaby School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
42.9%

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

Port Rickaby Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.3% 9
No need for assistance
91.7% 100

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

Port Rickaby Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.0% 18
Not a volunteer
60.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Rickaby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Port Rickaby Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
15.4%

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

Port Rickaby Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.8%
3 bedrooms
40.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

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

Port Rickaby Population Mobility

15.8%
moved in the last year
29.4%
moved in the last 5 years
14.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Rickaby Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
114
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Rickaby Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
7
Arthritis
6
Asthma
4
Heart disease
4
Mental health
4

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

Port Rickaby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
9.7%
$400-$499/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
38.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Rickaby Family Structure

Couple — no children
64.1%
Couple — children under 15
23.1%
One parent — children under 15
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Rickaby Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.8% 11
Did not provide
79.2% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Rickaby When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Port Rickaby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.2%
5–14 hours
30.4%
15–29 hours
19.6%
Did not do domestic work
34.8%

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

Port Rickaby Household Size

1 person
44.0%
2 persons
56.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Rickaby Where Residents Moved From

Same address
48
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

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

Port Rickaby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024

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

Port Rickaby Rent Prices & Affordability

34%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $787/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 34.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Port Rickaby

≈ $3,410/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $517/wk
Rent share 34.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Rickaby vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Rickaby

What is the population of Port Rickaby SA?

The population of Port Rickaby SA is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Port Rickaby?

The median personal income in Port Rickaby SA is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $787 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Port Rickaby?

Median rent in Port Rickaby SA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 34.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Rickaby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Rickaby SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Rickaby?

The median age in Port Rickaby SA is 67 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Rickaby a good suburb to live in?

Port Rickaby is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 69.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.3% 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: 41212. All dollar figures in AUD.