SA · Goyder Council
Point Pass, SA, 5374
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Suburb snapshot
Point Pass is a small locality in the Goyder area, home to around 123 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 5 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 40.7 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 123
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,093
- Dwelling vacancy
- 33.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 62
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,367
- Employment rate
- 46.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 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)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 123 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 15
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St / Kaiser St - East side (Point Pass Hotel)
- Main St / Kaiser St - West side (Point Pass Hotel)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
8 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Horticulture (Chili Plantations), Industry (Chili Processing, Packing & Distribution Building), Machinery Storage Shed, Dwelling, Domestic Outbuilding and Water Tanks.LOT 379 STOCK ROUTE RD POINT PASS SA 5374Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal
September 2025
- Construction of a shop, alteration of an existing building and its use changed to shop, with associated car parking, together with the continued use of the existing dwelling for residential use.6 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Under Assessment
2024· 1 proposal
April 2024
- Verandah and containers associated with farming960 SCHUTZ RD POINT PASS SA 5374Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
June 2021
- Domestic garage99 STOCK ROUTE RD POINT PASS SA 5374Decision Made
May 2021
- verandah19 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Decision Made
February 2021
- SWIMMING POOL AND SAFETY FENCING1059 WORLDS END HWY POINT PASS SA 5374Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Storage shed for vehicles and mechanical componets and 12 metre shipping container8 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Decision Made
August 2020
- Proposed Construction of loft to Internal Area1 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Australia PostPost Box
- TelstraTelephone
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Recent changes
- Construction of a shop, alteration of an existing building and its use changed to shop, with associated car parking, together with the continued use of the existing dwelling for residential use.planning6 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 17 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Domestic garageplanning99 STOCK ROUTE RD POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 28 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
- Horticulture (Chili Plantations), Industry (Chili Processing, Packing & Distribution Building), Machinery Storage Shed, Dwelling, Domestic Outbuilding and Water Tanks.planningLOT 379 STOCK ROUTE RD POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
- Proposed Construction of loft to Internal Areaplanning1 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 25 Aug 2020 · Decision Made
- SWIMMING POOL AND SAFETY FENCINGplanning1059 WORLDS END HWY POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 08 Feb 2021 · Decision Made
- Storage shed for vehicles and mechanical componets and 12 metre shipping containerplanning8 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 10 Dec 2020 · Decision Made
- Verandah and containers associated with farmingplanning960 SCHUTZ RD POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 12 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- verandahplanning19 MAIN ST POINT PASS SA 5374Lodged 06 May 2021 · Decision Made
- Main St / Kaiser St - East side (Point Pass Hotel)transport
- Main St / Kaiser St - West side (Point Pass Hotel)transport
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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