Port Hughes at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
647
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Port Hughes.
The postcode for Port Hughes is 5558 (SA).
Port Hughes (5558) sits in the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.
Port Hughes has roughly 647 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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What it’s like to live here.
Port Hughes 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Hughes's population at 647, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
647
Median age
61
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
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)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
647
Median age: 61
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Port Hughes.
Local schools for Port Hughes
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Government School Catchment
Moonta Area School
Wallaroo Primary School
Wallaroo Mines Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Hughes.
- What is the Port Hughes postcode?
- Port Hughes is in the 5558 postcode, in SA, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- Where is Port Hughes?
- Port Hughes is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5558, in the Yorke Peninsula region.
- What is the average rent in Port Hughes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Port Hughes?
- There are 5 schools serving Port Hughes on this page, including Moonta Area School, Wallaroo Primary School, St Mary MacKillop School.
- How walkable is Port Hughes?
- Port Hughes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Port Hughes?
- Port Hughes is close to Moonta Bay, Moonta, Kooroona, North Moonta, Hamley.
- What is the population of Port Hughes?
- The population of Port Hughes is approximately 647 (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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