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Port Willunga SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Willunga, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Willunga SA is 1,785 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Willunga is $690 per week ($35,880 per year). Median rent in Port Willunga is $328 per week ($1,421 per month). Port Willunga has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Willunga has a population density of 838.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Willunga is England. The most common religion is No religion (63.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Willunga is $1,300.
There were 54 recorded offences in Port Willunga in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (25 offences).
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Port Willunga Population
Port Willunga Median Income & Rent
Port Willunga Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Port Willunga Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Willunga Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Port Willunga, 50.3% are owned outright and 49.7% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- Germany
- Indonesia
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Willunga Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Willunga Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Cantonese
- German
- Afrikaans
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Willunga Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Willunga Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Willunga Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Willunga Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Willunga Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Willunga Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Willunga Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Willunga Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Willunga School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Willunga Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Willunga Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Willunga Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Willunga How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Willunga Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Willunga Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Willunga Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Willunga Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Willunga Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Willunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Willunga Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Willunga Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Willunga Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Willunga Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Willunga When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Willunga Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Willunga Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Willunga Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Willunga Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Willunga Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 54 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Willunga Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Port Willunga vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Port Willunga is $690 a week, 9% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 454th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $328 a week, $28 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 25.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Port Willunga | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $690/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,313/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $328/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,300/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 44 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 25.0% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Port Willunga
The closest suburb to Port Willunga is Maslin Beach, 3.2 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Willunga
What is the population of Port Willunga SA?
The population of Port Willunga SA is 1,785 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 838.4 people per km².Port Willunga is ranked #3,187 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Willunga?
The median personal income in Port Willunga SA is $690 per week, or $35,880 per year.The median household income is $1,313 per week.Family income is $1,631 per week.Port Willunga is ranked #5,661 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Willunga?
Median rent in Port Willunga SA is $328 per week ($1,421 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Willunga ranks #3,933 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Willunga?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Willunga SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Willunga?
The median age in Port Willunga SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Willunga a good suburb to live in?
Port Willunga is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,785.The median income is $690/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (25.0% 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: 41216. All dollar figures in AUD.