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Port Wakefield SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Wakefield, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Wakefield SA is 661 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Wakefield is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Port Wakefield is $225 per week ($975 per month). Port Wakefield has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Wakefield has a population density of 4.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Wakefield is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Wakefield is $867.
There were 85 recorded offences in Port Wakefield in 2025-26, a rate of 129 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (51 offences).
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Port Wakefield Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Wakefield Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Wakefield Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Wakefield Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Wakefield Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Wakefield Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Wakefield Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Wakefield Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Wakefield Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Wakefield Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Wakefield Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Wakefield Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Wakefield Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Wakefield Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Wakefield School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Wakefield Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Wakefield Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Wakefield Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Wakefield How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Wakefield Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Wakefield Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Wakefield Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Wakefield Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Wakefield Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Wakefield Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Wakefield Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Wakefield Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Wakefield Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Wakefield Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Wakefield When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Wakefield Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Wakefield Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Wakefield Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Wakefield Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Wakefield Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 85 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Wakefield Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Wakefield
What is the population of Port Wakefield SA?
The population of Port Wakefield SA is 661 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Port Wakefield is ranked #4,598 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Wakefield?
The median personal income in Port Wakefield SA is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,093 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Port Wakefield is ranked #5,380 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Wakefield?
Median rent in Port Wakefield SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Wakefield ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Wakefield?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Wakefield SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Wakefield?
The median age in Port Wakefield SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Wakefield a good suburb to live in?
Port Wakefield is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 661.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 41215. All dollar figures in AUD.