Moving to Port Elliot SA 5212
What the official numbers say about living in Port Elliot — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,073 a week.
About 66% of homes are owner-occupied and 22% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Port Elliot grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,967 → 2,251 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: French, German, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Port Elliot scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 15% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 67 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 8 cafes & restaurants · 8 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Port Elliot profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Port Elliot Primary School 450 m
Parks and reserves: Lakala Reserve 400 m · Augusta Square 650 m · Strangways Reserve 650 m · Harbour Master’s Reserve 800 m · Continental Park 950 m · Basham Beach Conservation Park 1.5 km · Seagull Reserve 2.3 km · Starfish Park 2.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Port Elliot, most often seen first: Eastern New Holland Honeyeater · Rainbow Lorikeet · Western Red Wattlebird · Eurasian Blackbird · Eyre Peninsula Australian Magpie · Eastern Galah.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Port Elliot, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Elliot here | 2,251 | — | 3/10 | 6% |
| Chiton | 440 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| Hayborough | 2,238 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Middleton | 1,298 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Mccracken | 2,076 | — | 2/10 | 13% |
| Victor Harbor | 4,520 | — | 2/10 | 19% |
| Goolwa Beach | 2,222 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Alexandrina — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mayo — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5212 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Port Elliot profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week, and about 22% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,967 people to 2,251. It sits about 67 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Alexandrina council, and the federal seat is Mayo.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Port Elliot vs Hayborough · Port Elliot vs Middleton.
Nearby guides: Chiton · Hayborough · Middleton · Mccracken · Victor Harbor · Goolwa Beach.
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