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South Australia · Postcode 5291
Port Macdonnell postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 395 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Port Macdonnell at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Port Macdonnell vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Port Macdonnell | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,288 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $210 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Port Macdonnell is a locality 395 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5291. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Grant.
According to the 2021 Census, Port Macdonnell has a population of 859 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,288, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 39 (4.5% of residents).
Housing in Port Macdonnell includes a median weekly rent of $210, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 349 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Port Macdonnell scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Port Macdonnell is part of the Limestone Coast statistical area in South Australia.
Port Macdonnell details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5291 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 859 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,288/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $210 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 41.4 km² |
| Population Density | 21/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 349 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 39 (4.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.0512003 |
| Longitude | 140.7031075 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 395 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Limestone Coast |
| Local Government | Grant |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Mount Gambier |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 105 (12.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 82 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 133 (15.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 279 (32.5%) |
| 65+ years | 249 (29.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 118 (13.7%) |
| Diabetes | 69 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 66 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 52 (6.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 26 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 26 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (1.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 102 (30.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 126 (37.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 104 (30.9%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.