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Living in Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln is a city in Australia. In August 2021, Port Lincoln had a population of 16,307. The foreign population count was 1,388 in August 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Port Lincoln?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Port Lincoln.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$240 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,300 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Port Lincoln yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings7,109 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,302 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud240 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,388 people of 16,307 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 5.6% in March 2026. Median personal income was A$736 per week in August 2021. Median household income was A$1,301 per week in August 2021.

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Port Lincoln is 5.6%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–6Port Lincoln 5.6%9 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count3,847 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Employment rate55.4 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,301 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week736 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,670 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate5.6 %country median 4.4%31 Mar 2026DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20267Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Port Lincoln. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Port Lincoln. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent4.04 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Port Lincoln. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

In Person, Hybridfree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Port Lincoln.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Port Lincoln average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND26°7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Port Lincoln average monthly precipitation, mm015304560151617214460555240271918JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 26 · Feb 25.8 · Mar 24.2 · Apr 22.2 · May 19.4 · Jun 16.7 · Jul 16.1 · Aug 16.7 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 21 · Nov 23.2 · Dec 24.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station PORT LINCOLN5Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 15.8 · Feb 16.2 · Mar 14.7 · Apr 12.3 · May 10.5 · Jun 8.5 · Jul 7.5 · Aug 7.2 · Sep 8 · Oct 9.8 · Nov 12.1 · Dec 14 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station PORT LINCOLN5Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 20.9 · Feb 21 · Mar 19.4 · Apr 17.3 · May 14.9 · Jun 12.6 · Jul 11.8 · Aug 12 · Sep 13.3 · Oct 15.4 · Nov 17.6 · Dec 19.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station PORT LINCOLN5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 15.2 · Feb 15.5 · Mar 17.4 · Apr 21.3 · May 43.9 · Jun 59.6 · Jul 54.6 · Aug 51.6 · Sep 40.1 · Oct 26.6 · Nov 18.6 · Dec 17.9 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station PORT LINCOLN5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Bairnsdale15,684 residentsMelbourne16,985 residentsLismore15,654 residentsKarratha17,013 residentsSt Georges Basin - Sanctuary Point17,018 residentsWagga Wagga17,026 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 136.3 km² in 2016. Population density was 123.6 people per km² in 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Port Lincoln residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.5%Foreign residents 8.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area136.3 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.3Official
Foreign-resident share15.7 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents1,388 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.2Official
Population density123.6 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.4Official
Population Female8,166 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population Male8,136 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population16,307 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Port Lincoln by year, residents14,23315,24716,26017,27420012005201120152021202517,064residents

Population rose 18.1% between 2001 and 2025, from 14,443 to 17,064.

International community in Port Lincoln

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons16,307100.0%
Australia13,74484.3%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)1,3888.5%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total16,307100.0%
Australia13,74484.3%
Country of birth not stated1,1717.2%
England3932.4%
New Zealand1280.8%
Philippines1230.8%
Born elsewhere(d)1210.7%
India680.4%
Germany650.4%
Croatia620.4%
Netherlands520.3%
Show 32 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Scotland510.3%
South Africa470.3%
Italy270.2%
Thailand250.2%
Malaysia220.1%
United States of America200.1%
Vietnam200.1%
Greece130.1%
Canada110.1%
Indonesia100.1%
Ireland100.1%
Brazil90.1%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)90.1%
Fiji90.1%
France90.1%
Japan90.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)80.0%
Wales80.0%
Nepal70.0%
Poland70.0%
Taiwan70.0%
Zimbabwe70.0%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)60.0%
Pakistan60.0%
Singapore50.0%
Afghanistan40.0%
Malta40.0%
Papua New Guinea40.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.0%
Myanmar30.0%
North Macedonia30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons16,307100.0%
Australian citizen14,60689.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Is Port Lincoln a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–64%
Student46%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 38–54%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Retirement58%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents1,388 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population16,307 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings7,109 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate55.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,670 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate5.6 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad8.51 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Households6,302 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Labour force participation rate57.9 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median age41 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,300 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Port Lincoln when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Port Lincoln?

The median gross salary is 1,670 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Port Lincoln?

The unemployment rate is 5.6 %. Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

How many people live in Port Lincoln?

The published population is 16,307 people. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

How many foreign residents live in Port Lincoln?

1,388 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Port Lincoln a good place to live?

Port Lincoln may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Australia live in Port Lincoln?

The official country of birth distribution records 13,744 people (84.3%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Port Lincoln, Australia: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/port-lincoln/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  3. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  4. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  5. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station PORT LINCOLN WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  7. DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26

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