Port Macdonnell · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Port Macdonnell

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Over half of all homes in Port Macdonnell are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area much more affordable than most, with both typical rents and mortgage payments sitting well below the state and national levels.

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📍 Port Macdonnell, Suburb / Locality

Where Port Macdonnell sits — Median rent (weekly)

$210 ▲ +55.6%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Port Macdonnell — lower than 72% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Port Macdonnell$210
5291, SA $220
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are far below the Australian figure at $210, while the usual monthly home-loan payment of $1,300 is a little below the South Australian average.

$210 ▲ +55.6%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $135
  • 2016: $150
  • 2021: $210

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +30.0%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,000
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Port Macdonnell, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; Under $200 is next at 48%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Port Macdonnell, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 60%; Under $1,000 is next at 26%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The proportion of homes owned outright is 50.7%, which is far above the state and national figures. Meanwhile, the 15.8% of households that rent is far below the levels seen across Australia.

15.8% ▲ +0.8%

Lower than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 15.6%
  • 2016: 18.0%
  • 2021: 15.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

50.7% ▲ +1.4%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 50.0%
  • 2016: 47.1%
  • 2021: 50.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Port Macdonnell, Owned outright is the majority at 51%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 96.8% of the local housing stock, a figure far above the national average. However, the 70.5% of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the state and national figures.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

96.8% ▼ -1.6%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.5%
  • 2016: 95.1%
  • 2021: 96.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.5% ▼ -2.0%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 71.9%
  • 2016: 72.2%
  • 2021: 70.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Port Macdonnell, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Port Macdonnell, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 2 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Port Macdonnell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41202/port-macdonnell/topic/housing-dwellings