Port Elliot at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
2,251
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Port Elliot.
The postcode for Port Elliot is 5212 (SA).
Port Elliot (5212) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Port Elliot has roughly 2,251 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Port Elliot scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Elliot's population at 2,251, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,251
Median age
61
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
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)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$445/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
2,251
Median age: 61
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
44
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Elliot.
Local schools for Port Elliot
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Government School Catchment
Port Elliot Primary School
Victor Harbor Primary School
Victor Harbor High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Port Elliot.
- What is the Port Elliot postcode?
- Port Elliot is in the 5212 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Port Elliot?
- Port Elliot is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5212, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Elliot?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $445.
- What schools are in Port Elliot?
- There are 7 schools serving Port Elliot on this page, including Port Elliot Primary School, Encounter Lutheran College, Victor Harbor Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Elliot?
- Port Elliot has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Port Elliot?
- Port Elliot is close to Hayborough, Mccracken, Middleton, Hindmarsh Valley, Victor Harbor.
- What is the population of Port Elliot?
- The population of Port Elliot is approximately 2,251 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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