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SA · Whyalla Council

Point Lowly, SA, 5601

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Suburb snapshot

Point Lowly is a small locality in the Whyalla area, home to around 34 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 117.6 offences per 1,000 residents, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
4
Against the person
2
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
117.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 17 residents
State safety percentile
88.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
6
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

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

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Planning & development

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

19 planning-related records

2025· 3 proposals

  • June 2025

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

  • April 2025

  • Colorbond Gable Shed with 2x open bays (5.3m x 12.2m at 2.4m high)
    28 FLINDERS VIEW DR POINT LOWLY NORTH 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

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public toilets
  • Shower (2)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Colorbond Gable Shed with 2x open bays (5.3m x 12.2m at 2.4m high)planning28 FLINDERS VIEW DR POINT LOWLY NORTH SA 5601Lodged 03 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Colorbond domestic gable-roof shedplanning10 BOOBIALLA RTT POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 17 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
  • Colorbond domestic garageplanning2 SIDA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 16 Sep 2021 · Decision Made
  • Colorbond domestic garage (12.2m x 7.6m x 3.3m wall height)planning48 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 03 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
  • Conversion of domestic garage to residential dwellingplanning15 WILSONIA DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 28 Sep 2023 · Decision Made
  • Domestic garageplanning12 EREMOPHILA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 11 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Domestic garageplanning6 SIDA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 18 Jan 2022 · Decision Made
  • Domestic shedplanning46 LIGHTHOUSE DR POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 03 Dec 2021 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling extension + Decking + Verandaplanning14 EREMOPHILA COVE POINT LOWLY SA 5601Lodged 18 Nov 2022 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness