Yorke Peninsula
Port Arthur
Port Arthur at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
157
Median age 75
The brief
What to know about Port Arthur.
Port Arthur (5572) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Port Arthur has roughly 157 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Port Arthur scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Arthur's population at 157, with a median age of 75. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
157
Median age
75
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
157
Median age: 75
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Arthur.
Local schools for Port Arthur
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Government School Catchment
Port Wakefield Primary School
Bute Early Learning and Primary School
Balaklava High School
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Frequently asked
About Port Arthur.
- What is the Port Arthur postcode?
- Port Arthur is in the 5572 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Port Arthur?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Port Arthur?
- There are 10 schools serving Port Arthur on this page, including Port Wakefield Primary School, Bute Early Learning and Primary School, Horizon Christian School.
- How walkable is Port Arthur?
- Port Arthur has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Arthur?
- Port Arthur is close to Port Arthur, Melton, Melton, Port Wakefield, Beaufort.
- What is the population of Port Arthur?
- Port Arthur has approximately 157 residents. The median age is 75.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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