Port Lincoln

SA 5606 · Port Lincoln

14,458 (2021) → 14,649 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,458

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Safety score

Transport score

Port Lincoln is a stable suburb in Port Lincoln, SA 5606, about 252km from Adelaide CBD. Recent property sales in Port Lincoln are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Port Lincoln has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 18/100.

252.0 km

To Adelaide CBD

1.5 km

To coast

$520/wk

Median rent (house)

240.4 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

14,458

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,243

vs NSW median-32.8%

Median taxable income (individual)$54,103/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -9%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 5606 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher21.7%

Born in Australia84.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,721 / 352 / 653

Top countries of birth: England (2.45%), Philippines (0.85%), New Zealand (0.73%), India (0.47%), Germany (0.42%)

Top languages: Croatian (0.54%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.43%), Tagalog (0.39%), Greek (0.28%), Punjabi (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for SA. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$520 / $420 wk

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

107

Break & enter dwelling740/100k

—

Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft387/100k

—

Domestic assaultNot reported

Robbery48/100k

384

Non-domestic assault2,656/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,941 (all categories, latest year)13,425 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

Within 10km8 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 919 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Joseph's SchoolCombined · CatholicICSEA 1015
Navigator CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1013
Port Lincoln Junior Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
Port Lincoln Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 952
Port Lincoln High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 923
Port Lincoln Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 900
Kirton Point Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 896
Lincoln Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 701

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationOuter Harbor Railway (240.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.7% · vs SA avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.5%

Retail Trade

12.2%

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

9.4%

Construction

9.1%

Education & Training

8.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

24.5°C

Summer max

15.5°C

Winter max

480mm

Rainfall/yr

7.5h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets

1212 in suburbCafes/Rest.

3131 in suburbParks

55 in suburbPlaygrounds

88 in suburbPools

44 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

55 in suburbGPs

33 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

7575 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

20Public toilets

1Hairdressers

Air qualityExcellent air quality (80/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachShelly Beach (3.0 km)

Nearest hospitalPort Lincoln Hospital and Health Service (740 m)

Nearest vet152.7 km

Nearest airportAdelaide (245.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.35

Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

Long Day Care

Preschool / Kinder

OSHC

Total services11

Exceeding NQS or above2 of 10 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.76

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

Services

Aged care homes

150

Residential places

Home care providers

Average Star Rating4 of 5 (2 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

Christian2 in suburb

Total within 3km3

In this suburb3

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.33%

Projected population 204114,836

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Port Lincoln

Is Port Lincoln safe?

Port Lincoln has a residential safety score of 18/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 13,425 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Port Lincoln from Adelaide CBD?

Port Lincoln is about 252.0 km from Adelaide CBD.

What schools are in Port Lincoln?

Port Lincoln has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 922 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Port Lincoln?

Port Lincoln has a transport score of 0/100.