Port Germein at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
368
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Port Germein.
The postcode for Port Germein is 5495 (SA).
Port Germein (5495) sits in the Port Augusta region of South Australia.
Port Germein has roughly 368 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Germein scores 2/100 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Germein's population at 368, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
368
Median age
59
Family households
62%
Lone person
37%
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)
$189/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
368
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Germein.
Local schools for Port Germein
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Government School Catchment
Mid North Education Centre
Port Pirie West Primary School
John Pirie Secondary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Germein.
- What is the Port Germein postcode?
- Port Germein is in the 5495 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- Where is Port Germein?
- Port Germein is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5495, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- What is the average rent in Port Germein?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $189, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Port Germein?
- There are 6 schools serving Port Germein on this page, including Mid North Education Centre, Port Pirie West Primary School, John Pirie Secondary School.
- How walkable is Port Germein?
- Port Germein has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Germein?
- Port Germein is close to Weeroona Island, Port Flinders, Telowie, Baroota, Germein Bay.
- What is the population of Port Germein?
- The population of Port Germein is approximately 368 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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