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SA · Whyalla Council

Point Lowly, 5601

Est. population · Jun 2025

32

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.2%

Median age

64

Median income

$1,291/wk

Employment rate

46.9%

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Heritage area
What Point Lowly is known for: Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Whyalla Council, Point Lowly keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

At a glance

Point Lowly snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

32

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

67.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

89th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

35th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Population

Estimated resident population

32(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +3.2% over 5 years · 35th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+3.2%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+1
Growth rank in SA
35th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~50), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
34
Median age
64
Median household income / week
$1,291
Dwelling vacancy
67.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
25 of 37
Median monthly mortgage
$1,798
Employment rate
46.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
4
Against the person
2
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
125
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 17 residents
State safety percentile
89.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Increase (daily rate)
+100.5%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Other(5)
  • Point LowlyCamp Site
  • Parking (4)
  • Public toilets
  • Shower (2)
  • Slipway

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Whyalla Hospital and Health Services (19.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
1
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
30° / 17°
Rainfall
69 mm · ~9 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 12°
Rainfall
89 mm · ~11 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 7°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
23° / 11°
Rainfall
136 mm · ~17 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

18 planning-related records

2025· 2 proposals

  • June 2025

  • Restoration of a collapsed stone boundary fence segment.
    88 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Rear gable verandah
    6 SIDA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Colorbond domestic gable-roof shed
    10 BOOBIALLA RTT POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made
  • Placement of a cabin ancillary to an existing dwelling for the purpose of providing short-term tourist accommodation
    46 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Under Assessment

  • August 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling with front verandah and rear porch
    12 EREMOPHILA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • July 2024

  • Domestic garage
    12 EREMOPHILA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • April 2024

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    14 EREMOPHILA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Colorbond domestic garage (12.2m x 7.6m x 3.3m wall height)
    48 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Conversion of domestic garage to residential dwelling
    15 WILSONIA DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • August 2023

  • Replace existing cast iron lower balustrade with new aluminium version.
    LOT 2 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • April 2023

  • Proposed garage (6.1m x 12.2m x 3.04m (high))
    6 BOOBIALLA RTT POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • February 2023

  • Variation to Development Application 850/010/21 - Repairs and painting to the upper section of the lighthouse, as required, for maintenance.
    LOT 2 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Dwelling extension + Decking + Veranda
    14 EREMOPHILA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Installation of a base (pad) material to allow EWP (elevated work platform) to safely operate around the lighthouse for maintenance works.
    LOT 2 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • January 2022

  • Domestic garage
    6 SIDA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals

  • December 2021

  • Domestic shed
    46 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made

  • September 2021

  • Colorbond domestic garage
    2 SIDA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Decision Made
  • Proposed upgrade of existing boat ramps at Point Lowly Marina
    LOT 55 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • Point Lowly Lighthouse Complex (including Lighthouse, Reserve Land of 2.14 Hectares, Power House, Two Keepers' Cottages, Oil Store, and Signal Flag Mast)POINT LOWLYState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Grey
Member of Parliament
Tom VENNING (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
128,707
Turnout (2025)
89.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 29.7 km away).

Coalition 35.5%Labor 64.5%

19.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +7.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Whyalla Central EastLabor 66.0% · Coalition 34.0% TPP (2025)19.0 km away
  • Port GermeinLabor 42.6% · Coalition 57.4% TPP (2025)20.4 km away
  • Whyalla Central WestLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.8% TPP (2025)20.4 km away
  • Whyalla Norrie EastLabor 65.9% · Coalition 34.1% TPP (2025)22.0 km away
  • Whyalla Norrie NorthLabor 73.1% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)22.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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