SA · Port Lincoln Council
Port Lincoln, 5606
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Port Lincoln is a regional centre in Port Lincoln that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Far from the capital hubbub, it offers genuine distance, local character and room to live at a slower pace. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 14,458
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,243
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 755 of 6,533
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 55.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 430 / 653 / 352
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $420
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $455
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 130
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 1,941
- Against the person
- 426
- Against property
- 1,515
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 134.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 90.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 326
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental413
- Other Theft225
- Sct - Residence107
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury229
- Theft From Shop357
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 14 (10 schools, 4 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 937.5
- Better Behaviour Centre Port Lincoln (BRIDGE)Ruskin RoadSupport Services
- Bishop Kindergarten5 Willison StreetPreschools
- Instrumental Music Port Lincoln High SchoolRuskin RoadSupport Services
- Kirton Point Children's Centre63 Stevenson StreetIntegrated Centres
- Kirton Point Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 896
- Lincoln Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 701
- Navigator CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1013
- Park Terrace Kindergarten5 Park TerracePreschools
- Port Lincoln 1 Education Director Office2 London StreetSupport Services
- Port Lincoln 2 Education Director Office2 London StreetSupport Services
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lewis St / Washington St - North West side (Port Lincoln)
- Passat St / Vigar St (Port Lincoln)
- Sellen St / Tennant St (Port Lincoln)
- Stamford Tce / Follet St (Port Lincoln)
- Volante St / El Alamein St (Port Lincoln)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Powerline WorkLincoln Highway, Walker St29 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionPorter Street, Liverpool St11 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionPorter Street, Liverpool St11 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Road ReconstructionPorter Street, Liverpool St26 May 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
1,037 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing commercial building for additional office areas and new carports114 PROPER BAY RD PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Construction of a building to be used as a form of store with ancillary office30 KOOYONGA AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Construction of a Detached (two-storey) Dwelling and two Ancillary Structures including a Large Outbuilding and a Retrospective Smaller Outbuilding (Garden Shed).13 JILLIAN AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2) - Torrens Title85 MILTON AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling31 DELAMERE DR PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding (Shed)84 MILTON AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation - Sleepout58 ST ANDREWS TCE PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division creating One (1) Additional Lot45 MATILDA ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Allotment 4)43 DUBLIN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 1)43 DUBLIN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 2)43 DUBLIN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 3)43 DUBLIN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)100 PROPER BAY RD PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Proposed alterations and extension to existing residence17 BLACKER CT PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Construction of a Service Trade Premises and Storage Shed and associated Office and Car parking36 KOOYONGA AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Dwelling Additions17 FLAXMAN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation - Sleepout28 TOBRUK TCE PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- Ancillary Structure - Verandah38 CRAWFORD CT PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- Change of Use from an Outbuilding to a Store and Community Land Division (1 into 8) with Associated Common Property11 DODD RD PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Community Land Division creating 3 additional allotments (1 into 4).43 DUBLIN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Land division creating 2 additional Torrens Title allotments (1 into 3)43 DUBLIN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a Shade Sail over existing Playground Area25 WINDSOR AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- Land Division (1 into 2) - Torrens Title2 BIANA CL PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 4)19 -21 DELAMERE DR PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 2)26 BAY VIEW RD PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- Additional Structures to Nature Play Area - timber shade structure and 2 shade sails61 WINDSOR AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- Detached (Single Storey) Dwelling (Dwelling 1)2 BIANA CL PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Group Dwelling (Single Storey) - Dwelling 22 BIANA CL PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Installation of smart gates at the self-checkout area41 -55 LIVERPOOL ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- 2 storey detached dwelling.UNIT 2 140 ST ANDREWS TCE PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Land Division (1 into 3)11 DODD RD PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)8 JORDAN CT PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- Swimming Pool41 HAPPY VALLEY RD PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation and associated Verandah and Deck2 BALTIMORE ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Ancillary Structure – Carport and Outbuilding for an Office10 EL ALAMEIN ST PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Ancillary Structures - Carport, Verandah and DeckUNIT 1 66 ELTHAM AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling14 LORRAINE AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Addition of carport and deck out the front on the house. the deck will be in front of the house entrance to create a nice sitting area out the front of the house and the carport will be positioned at the front of the house in the existing drivewayUNIT 2 66 ELTHAM AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding (Shed)3 ADRIATIC AV PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
- Single flat roof verandah/Carport tapering along the boundary whilst being offset to this boundary by 1300mm.57 NEW WEST RD PORT LINCOLN SA 5606Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
62 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZATM
- Bank SA ATMATM
- Beyond BankATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- NABATM
- WestpacATM
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bendigo BankBank
34 Liverpool Street, Port Lincoln
- NABBank
- Bench
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Port Lincoln Health Service39 Oxford TerracePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
10 state heritage places
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- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 32
- Parks (OSM)
- 31
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 51.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 19% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1717th in Australia
- State rank
- 128th in SA
- Peer rank
- #9 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #15 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- ANZamenitiesatm
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Bakers Delightamenitiesbakery
- Bank SA ATMamenitiesatm
- Bcfamenitiesfishing
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bendigo Bankamenities34 Liverpool Street, Port Lincolnbank
- Beyond Bankamenitiesatm
- Burson Auto Partsamenitiescar_parts
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.