Port Lincoln, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Port Lincoln is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 14,458. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

14,458 Population 1,505/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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People

Population14,458
Density1,505/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population14,458
Population Density1,505 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates-34.7263°, 135.8744°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (446 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 14,458. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 16° / 26.7° 15.8
Feb 21°C / 70°F 16.2° / 25.9° 21.7
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 14.8° / 24.7° 16.0
Apr 17.5°C / 64°F 12.4° / 22.6° 21.6
May 15°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.6° 48.9
Jun 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.7° 58.9
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 7.4° / 16.1° 58.0
Aug 12°C / 54°F 7.1° / 16.8° 53.1
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 8° / 18.7° 39.5
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.5° 25.3
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 23.6° 19.3
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 14° / 25.3° 20.9
Port Lincoln enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density1,505/sq mi
Coordinates34.7263°S, 135.8744°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 19, 2016.

Jun 19, 2016 111 km WSW of Kingscote, Australia M4.5 142 km
Jun 9, 1996 40 km WNW of Tumby Bay, Australia M4.4 54 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 107 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 108 km
Mar 11, 2006 86 km W of Kingscote, Australia M3.5 141 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 149 km
Jul 17, 2006 55 km S of Cowell, Australia M3.4 115 km
May 27, 2003 57 km SSW of Port Lincoln, Australia M3.2 57 km
Nov 8, 2002 33 km N of Tumby Bay, Australia M2.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in

Port Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Port Lincoln

Institution Type Founded Website
Spencer Institute of TAFE College - ,
The Lincoln Marine Science Centre University - Visit →

Schools in Port Lincoln

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Joseph's School - - - -
Lincoln Gardens Primary School - - - -
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School - - - -
Port Lincoln Primary School - - - -
Navigator College - - - -
Port Lincoln High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Port Lincoln

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Port Lincoln

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axel Stenross Maritime Museum
Port Lincoln Railway Museum

Libraries in Port Lincoln

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Lincoln Library0.0

Hotels in Port Lincoln

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boston Hotel
Grand Tasman

Restaurants in Port Lincoln

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Del Giorno's
Line and Label
Peacock Gardens Chinese & Thai Restaurant
Sarins Bar & Restaurant
The Fresh Fish Place
The Marina Hotel

Cafes in Port Lincoln

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Chino's
Cruisers Hub
L'Anse French Café & Croissants
The Rogue & Rascal
Wendy's Milk Bar

Cinemas in Port Lincoln

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flinders Cinema

Theatres in Port Lincoln

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nautilus Theatre

Clinics in Port Lincoln

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service

Dentists in Port Lincoln

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Park Terrace Dental

Bus Stations in Port Lincoln

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premier Stateliner

Gas Stations in Port Lincoln

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol
Ampol
AU #1284553735
Liberty
Liberty Rural
North Shields Roadhouse
On the Run
OTR Port Lincoln
Shell
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Port Lincoln

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Golf Courses in Port Lincoln

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Louth Bay Golf Course
Port Lincoln Golf Course

Airports Near Port Lincoln

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Lincoln AirportPLOMedium Airport
Coffin Bay Airport-Small Airport
Cummins Airport-Small Airport
Cummins Town Airport-Small Airport
Mount Hope Airport-Small Airport
Thistle Island Airport-Small Airport
Tumby Bay Airport-Small Airport
Wedge Island Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Port Lincoln

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Lincoln South CPA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Lincoln

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Living Waters Baptist church
Our Saviour's
Saint Mary of the Angels Catholic Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Port Lincoln

1 documented shipwrecks found near Port Lincoln.

Name Year Description
Frances - A cutter that was wrecked in the Neptune Islands.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Lincoln

What is the population of Port Lincoln?

Port Lincoln has a population of 14,458 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,505 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Lincoln?

Port Lincoln enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

Nearby Cities

Tumby Bay 1,511 pop · 27.3 mi Cowell 1,124 pop · 93.7 mi Minlaton 1,018 pop · 97.8 mi
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