Wattle Range
Port Macdonnell
Port Macdonnell at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
859
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Port Macdonnell.
Port Macdonnell (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Port Macdonnell has roughly 859 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 Macdonnell scores 14/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Macdonnell's population at 859, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% 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
859
Median age
53
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
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
859
Median age: 53
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
14
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Macdonnell.
Local schools for Port Macdonnell
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Government School Catchment
Allendale East Area School
Kongorong Primary School
Moorak Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Macdonnell.
- What is the Port Macdonnell postcode?
- Port Macdonnell is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Port Macdonnell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Port Macdonnell?
- There are 17 schools serving Port Macdonnell on this page, including Allendale East Area School, Kongorong Primary School, Moorak Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Macdonnell?
- Port Macdonnell has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Port Macdonnell?
- Port Macdonnell is close to Racecourse Bay, Allendale East, Eight Mile Creek, Canunda, Cape Douglas.
- What is the population of Port Macdonnell?
- Port Macdonnell has approximately 859 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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