Port Victoria, SA: suburb profile

The population of Port Victoria SA is 397 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Victoria is $535 per week ($27,820 per year). Median rent in Port Victoria is $205 per week ($888 per month). Port Victoria has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Victoria has a population density of 7.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Port Victoria is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Victoria is $1,192.

There were 3 recorded offences in Port Victoria in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Population
397
Census 2021
Median income
$535/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$205/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
60years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Port Victoria vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Port Victoria is $535 a week, 30% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 627th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $205 a week, $95 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 21.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 60, 17 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePort VictoriaTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$535/wk$759/wk −30%$766/wk
Household income$946/wk$1,494/wk −37%$1,637/wk
Rent$205/wk$300/wk −32%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,192/mo$1,534/mo −22%$1,733/mo
Median age6043 +17 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.7%19.5% +2.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Port Victoria, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Port Victoria Population

397 residents at the 2021 Census.

Port Victoria Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$535/wk
$27,820 per year
Ranked 7,888 of 14,663
Median Rent
$205/wk
$888 per month
Ranked 7,327 of 14,663
Median Age
60years
22 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Port Victoria Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $946/wk
Median rent $205/wk
Rent to income 21.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Port Victoria against your income

About $4,099 a month
Median rent $205/wk
Left after rent $741/wk
Rent share 21.7%

Port Victoria Map

Port Victoria, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Port Victoria

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (209) Female 47.0% (185)

Population Density

7.1
people per km²
397 people · 56.1 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,166
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.8%
Italy
1.5%
Philippines
1.3%
Scotland
1.0%
New Zealand
0.8%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
1.5%
German
1.0%
Greek
1.0%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.6%
Australian
34.8%
German
12.6%
Irish
9.8%
Australian Aboriginal
9.6%
Scottish
7.8%
Italian
2.8%
Filipino
2.3%
Dutch
1.0%
Greek
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.6%
Anglican
14.6%
Catholic
13.1%
Not stated
12.1%
Uniting Church
7.1%
Lutheran
6.0%
Christian (other)
1.5%
SB OSB NRA OSB
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
58.7% 203
Separated
4.3% 15
Divorced
6.9% 24
Widowed
10.4% 36
Never married
19.7% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
57.8%
Couple: children under 15
24.0%
Couple: no children under 15
7.8%
One parent: children under 15
7.8%
One parent: no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
38.2%
2 persons
46.2%
3 persons
9.2%
4 persons
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Port Victoria

Housing Tenure

Of the 173 occupied private dwellings in Port Victoria at the 2021 Census, 12.1% were rented, 60.1% owned outright and 24.3% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
60.1% 104 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.3% 42 dwellings
Rented
12.1% 21 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.5% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.4%
3 bedrooms
53.9%
4 bedrooms
16.7%
5 bedrooms
7.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
15.4%
$300-$449/mo
10.3%
$600-$799/mo
7.7%
$800-$999/mo
7.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
40.8%
3 vehicles
11.8%
4+ vehicles
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Port Victoria

Employment

Employed full-time
21.3% 64 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 50 people
Unemployed
1.0% 3 people
Not in labour force
61.0% 183 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
27.5%
Professionals
15.9%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Managers
14.5%
Labourers
14.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.7%
Clerical & Administrative
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
3.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
13.5%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
7.6%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
8.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.5%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Walked only
7.8%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Other
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
27.3%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Education
12.7%
Health
12.7%
Architecture & Building
9.1%
Society & Culture
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
5.5%
Creative Arts
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
24.4%
Secondary: Government
12.2%
Pre-school
9.8%
Vocational Education
9.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.6%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
34
Mental health
30
Heart disease
25
Diabetes
23
Asthma
22
Lung condition
16
Cancer
11
Stroke
8
Kidney disease
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.8% 53
Did not provide
83.2% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.5% 71
Not a volunteer
77.5% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
7.3% 23
Never served
92.7% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
18.2%
1 child
5.1%
2 children
44.4%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
10.1%
5+ children
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
15
1971: 1980
10
1981: 1990
7
1991: 2000
4
2011: 2015
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.2%
moved in the last year
28.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
297
Moved from SA
25
Moved: same area (SA2)
16
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from NT
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.4%
5: 14 hours
25.8%
15: 29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.0%
Step family: no other children
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Port Victoria Crime Statistics

3 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Victoria

What is the population of Port Victoria SA?

The population of Port Victoria SA is 397 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 7.1 people per km². Port Victoria is ranked #5,429 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Port Victoria?

The median personal income in Port Victoria SA is $535 per week, or $27,820 per year. The median household income is $946 per week. Family income is $1,166 per week. Port Victoria is ranked #7,888 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Port Victoria?

Median rent in Port Victoria SA is $205 per week ($888 per month). Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Port Victoria ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Victoria?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Victoria SA is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Victoria?

The median age in Port Victoria SA is 60 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Victoria a good suburb to live in?

Port Victoria is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 397. The median income is $535/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41213. All dollar figures in AUD.