Port Lincoln SA

Postcode 5606 · Port Lincoln LGA

Port Lincoln is a well-established suburb in South Australia within the Port Lincoln local government area (postcode 5606). With a population of 14,458, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

Units have a median price of $355,000 (+31.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $440. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Port Lincoln is served by 8 schools, including 4 primary, 1 secondary, 2 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 922, which is below the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Port Lincoln LGA is higher than average at 13,425 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Port Lincoln offers a gross rental yield of 6.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($355K/$950K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +31.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.4% High Yield
Price vs State$355K/$950K Below Median
Affordability5.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+31.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,647
Mean Income$61,831
Earners10,553
YoY Change+4.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$355K
31.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$240
POPULATION
14,458
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,243
Personal Income /wk$717
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Port Lincoln LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,425
Total Incidents1,941
SCHOOLS (8)
Avg ICSEA922
Total Students2,935
Catholic1
Government6
Independent1
St Joseph's SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1015
Port Lincoln High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 923
Navigator CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1013
Port Lincoln Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 952
Port Lincoln Junior Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974
HOSPITALS (1)
Port Lincoln Health Servicepublic
Data: 2024