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Port Lincoln is situated on the Lower Eyre Peninsula. It lies on the Boston Bay shore that opens eastward in the Spencer Gulf. This is the largest city in the West Coast region. It is located around 280km from Adelaide. The population of Port Lincoln as of June 2019 was 16,418. Port Lincoln has a reputation for having the largest number of millionaires per capita in the country. This city is also known as the Seafood Capital of Australia.

Places of Interest in Port Lincoln Port Lincoln has always attracted a large number of tourists over the years. The city is best known for its coastal areas and scenic beauty, with the Spencer Gulf one of the region's major attractions, along with the Great Australian Bight.

Port Lincoln is also known for its entertainment options in scuba diving, yachting, game fishing and shark cage diving. There are a few locations that are within driving distance. These include Coffin Bay National Park, Lincoln National Park and Kellidie Bay Conservation Park.

Living in Port Lincoln Port Lincoln has a warm summer and moist winter climate. Rainfall during summer is relatively infrequent; hence summers are usually mild and dry. The city is the centre for government administration. It is also the centre for various corporate services in the region.

History of Port Lincoln The region has been the home to Aboriginal people for almost 40 thousand years now. The local government was formed on 1st July 1880; it was on 18th August 1921 when the city's Municipality was proclaimed. In the year 1936, the population of this city had grown to be 3200. Later, the port became a commercial pivot for this area. It fulfilled the different commercial and agricultural requirements of the town.