Port Lincoln, SA 5412
Room to breathe, on South Australia's regional rental market.
- Small-town feel
- $240/wk Median
- 31.6% Renters
Port Lincoln Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.3k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $240
- To the CBD
- 259km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Port Lincoln Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
For renters after more room without the capital-city price tag, Port Lincoln is a regular choice in regional South Australia. It's a solidly-sized community of 16,307 people, 31.6% of whom rent, at a median weekly rent of $240.
Around Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Port Lincoln Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Port Lincoln
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Port Lincoln
Real questions renters ask before moving to Port Lincoln.
Is Port Lincoln a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Port Lincoln has a 31.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Port Lincoln family-friendly for renters?
Port Lincoln has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $240/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional SA.
What's the community like in Port Lincoln?
Locals describe Port Lincoln as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 16,307, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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