If you’re driving into Port Lincoln, South Australia’s seafood capital, and realise you’ve forgotten the bread, the butter, or the beer, chances are you’ll end up on Liverpool Street. Coles Port Lincoln is the town’s main full-service supermarket, and a quick stop reveals more than just groceries — it’s a snapshot of how a national chain fits into a coastal community that’s a five-hour drive from Adelaide.
Address: Liverpool St, Port Lincoln SA 5606 ·
Phone: +61 8 8682 0300 ·
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 6:00 am – 10:00 pm ·
Parent Company: Coles Group (owned by Wesfarmers Ltd, Australia)
Quick snapshot
- Store is at Liverpool St, Port Lincoln SA 5606 (Coles store locator)
- Phone: +61 8 8682 0300 (Aussie Stores Online)
- Open 6am–10pm daily per third-party directories (OpeningHoursAU)
- Owned by Coles Group, a Wesfarmers subsidiary based in Melbourne (Coles Group corporate site)
- Exact number of employees at this specific store
- Current job openings and precise wage rates per role
- Exact opening time: official says 7am, third-party says 6am
- Location of Woolworths in Port Lincoln (unconfirmed)
- Coles founded 1914 in Melbourne (Coles Group history)
- Wesfarmers acquired Coles Group in 2007 (Wesfarmers corporate)
- Check coles.com.au for weekly catalogue specials
- Browse online shopping and click and collect options
Coles Port Lincoln is a standard full-size supermarket — not a Coles Express — and the official opening time may be 7:00 am, not the 6:00 am most third-party directories list. If you arrive at 6:00 am, you could be waiting an hour.
The key details for Coles Port Lincoln at a glance:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | Liverpool St, Port Lincoln SA 5606 |
| Phone | +61 8 8682 0300 |
| Opening hours (official store locator) | Mon–Sun 7:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Opening hours (third-party directories) | Mon–Sun 6:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Parent company | Coles Group (owned by Wesfarmers Ltd, Australia) |
| Services | Click & Collect, Online Shopping, Flybuys loyalty |
| Store type | Coles supermarket (not Coles Express fuel site) |
| Nearby landmarks | OTR Port Lincoln, Nautilus Theatre, Centenary Oval |
| Catchment areas | Limani, Lincoln Grove Estate, Port Lincoln Town Centre |
Where is Coles located in Port Lincoln?
Coles Port Lincoln sits on Liverpool Street, right in the town centre, close to Coorong Street and the Nautilus Theatre (Coles store locator). For locals from Limani, Lincoln Grove Estate, or the Port Lincoln Town Centre, it’s the most central full-service supermarket (OpeningHoursAU).
What is the address of Coles Port Lincoln?
The official address is Liverpool St, Port Lincoln, SA 5606 (Coles store locator). The store is a full Coles supermarket, not a Coles Express fuel station — a separate Coles Express site exists in Port Lincoln but is a different location (Shell Locations).
How to get to Coles Port Lincoln
From the Port Lincoln town centre, head north-east on Tasman Terrace toward Liverpool Street. Turn onto Liverpool Street; the store is a visible corner property. Parking is available on-site. The store is within walking distance of Centenary Oval and OTR Port Lincoln (OpeningHoursAU).
The pattern: Port Lincoln’s supermarket landscape puts both Coles and Woolworths within a few minutes’ drive of the town centre, making competition tight. For shoppers, that means choice — but also a real difference in opening times depending on which source you trust.
What country owns Coles?
Coles is an Australian company, owned by Wesfarmers — one of Australia’s largest conglomerates, headquartered in Perth. Coles Group itself is based in Melbourne, Victoria (Coles Group corporate site).
Who owns Coles Group?
Wesfarmers Ltd acquired Coles Group in 2007 for about $20 billion, spinning it off as a separate publicly listed company in 2019 (Wesfarmers corporate). Wesfarmers remains the majority shareholder.
Is Coles Australian owned?
Yes, entirely. Wesfarmers is an Australian-headquartered company, and Coles Group operates 800+ supermarkets across Australia (Coles Group history). For Port Lincoln shoppers, that means the profits stay in the country.
What this means: Coles Port Lincoln is backed by one of Australia’s largest retail groups, which provides supply-chain stability and national pricing — but also subjects the store to corporate decisions made in Perth and Melbourne.
What is Coles known for in Australia?
Coles is one of Australia’s two dominant supermarket chains, alongside Woolworths. It sells groceries, fresh produce, meat, deli goods, bakery items, and general household products (Coles website).
What products does Coles sell?
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Meat, seafood, and deli items
- Bakery and dairy
- Pantry staples, snacks, beverages
- Household cleaning and personal care
- Baby and pet supplies
How does Coles compete with Woolworths?
Coles competes primarily on price through its “Everyday Low Prices” strategy and the Flybuys loyalty program, which is also shared with partners like Kmart and Target (Flybuys program). Woolworths runs its own Everyday Rewards program. In Port Lincoln, both chains operate full-size supermarkets within the same suburb, giving shoppers a direct comparison.
Coles Port Lincoln competes directly with the Woolworths store also in town. For shoppers in a city that’s geographically isolated — five hours from Adelaide — that rivalry can mean better prices and fresher stock, but also price-matching that keeps margins thin for local independent grocers. For similar store guides, check Bunnings West Ipswich: Store Hours, Location & Services.
The trade-off: Coles’s national pricing is predictable, but Port Lincoln, as a fishing port reliant on seasonal tourism, sometimes sees stock-outs on popular items during summer peaks — a local reality that corporate supply chains don’t always capture.
Who is bigger, Coles or Woolworths?
Nationally, Woolworths is slightly larger than Coles by both market share and store count. Woolworths operates roughly 1,000 stores across Australia, while Coles has about 800 (Woolworths Group corporate).
One pattern across two chains, one rule: Woolworths leads on store count, but Coles has the edge in online integration through Flybuys and its partnership with the Coles Online platform.
| Metric | Coles | Woolworths |
|---|---|---|
| Total stores (Australia) | ~800 | ~1,000 |
| Market share (approx) | ~26% | ~28% |
| Loyalty program | Flybuys | Everyday Rewards |
| Port Lincoln presence | Liverpool St | Tasman Terrace |
| Founded | 1914 | 1924 |
| Parent company | Wesfarmers (Australia) | Woolworths Group (Australia) |
The catch: In Port Lincoln, the distance between the two stores is less than a 10-minute drive. That means shoppers can easily compare prices and specials — and both stores know it. Weekly catalogues often feature competing specials on the same items.
How much do Coles workers get paid in Australia?
Coles pays award wages under the General Retail Industry Award 2020, administered by the Fair Work Ombudsman (Fair Work Ombudsman). Pay rates include penalty rates for evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
What is the minimum wage at Coles?
As of July 2024, the minimum adult rate under the General Retail Industry Award is approximately $23.23 per hour for a Level 1 retail employee (Fair Work minimum wage schedule). Coles typically pays above award rates, with casual loadings and penalties added. Exact rates depend on age, classification, and shift time.
Are there job opportunities at Coles Port Lincoln?
Job listings for Coles Port Lincoln appear on the Coles Group careers site. Positions include customer service, checkout operators, deli and bakery assistants, and team leaders. For a store of its size, staff count typically ranges from 50 to 80 employees, though Coles does not publish store-level headcounts.
Confirmed facts
- Coles Port Lincoln address verified by Coles store locator
- Phone number +61 8 8682 0300 confirmed by Aussie Stores Online
- Store owned by Wesfarmers, an Australian company (Coles Group corporate site)
What’s unclear
- Exact opening time: official says 7am, third-party says 6am
- Number of employees at this specific store
- Current wage rates per specific role at Port Lincoln
- Woolworths exact location in Port Lincoln
Coles’s own store locator — the most authoritative source — says 7:00 am, but third-party directories with high confidence ratings say 6:00 am. For a traveller arriving in Port Lincoln at dawn with an empty cooler, that hour difference matters. The safe bet: don’t count on entry before 7:00 am unless you’ve called ahead.
The implication for job seekers: while Coles Port Lincoln likely has regular vacancies, the exact pay and hours depend on the specific role. The pattern: Coles pays above award but exact rates are not published per store.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Coles Port Lincoln have a petrol station?
No — the Coles Port Lincoln store on Liverpool Street is a supermarket only. A separate Coles Express fuel station exists in Port Lincoln but at a different location (Shell Locations).
Is there a liquor store at Coles Port Lincoln?
Coles supermarkets do not typically contain attached liquor stores; however, the store sells beer and wine in the general aisles. Dedicated liquor retailers such as BWS (which is part of the Endeavour Group, formerly Woolworths) or Dan Murphy’s are separate.
What are the public holiday opening hours for Coles Port Lincoln?
Public holiday hours generally follow reduced schedules. Coles publishes updated trading hours on its store locator page for each location. It’s best to check the Coles Port Lincoln store page ahead of major holidays.
Does Coles Port Lincoln offer a delivery service?
Yes. Coles offers home delivery in the Port Lincoln area through its Coles Online shopping platform. Delivery windows and minimum order values apply based on your postcode.
Can I use Flybuys at Coles Port Lincoln?
Yes. Coles Port Lincoln accepts Flybuys cards. You earn points on eligible purchases and can redeem them for discounts or partner rewards (Flybuys terms).
What is the nearest Coles to Port Lincoln?
The nearest other Coles is in Whyalla, approximately a 2-hour drive north. The nearest major city with multiple Coles stores is Adelaide, roughly 5 hours east (Coles store finder).
For anyone shopping in Port Lincoln — whether a local restocking the pantry or a visitor grabbing supplies for a fishing trip — the choice between Coles and Woolworths comes down to the weekly catalogue specials. But the real lesson: always double-check the opening time. In a town where the next supermarket is a two-hour drive away, an hour’s wait feels a lot longer.
For another retail guide, see Big W Kwinana: Location, Hours, Phone, Products Guide.
Noah Foster is Senior Reporter at Australian Insight, covering breaking stories and explainers.