Eyre Peninsula and South West
Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
14.5k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln (5606) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Port Lincoln has roughly 14,458 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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 Lincoln scores 66/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Lincoln's population at 14,458, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,458
Median age
41
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
14,458
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,050
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.
66
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Lincoln.
Local schools for Port Lincoln
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Government School Catchment
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School
Port Lincoln Primary School
Port Lincoln High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Port Lincoln.
- What is the Port Lincoln postcode?
- Port Lincoln is in the 5606 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Port Lincoln?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Port Lincoln?
- There are 8 schools serving Port Lincoln on this page, including Port Lincoln Junior Primary School, Port Lincoln Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Port Lincoln?
- Port Lincoln has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Lincoln?
- Port Lincoln is close to Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln South, Kirton Point, Duck Ponds, Boston.
- What is the population of Port Lincoln?
- Port Lincoln has approximately 14,458 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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