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SA · Alexandrina Council

Point Sturt, SA, 5259

Current weather

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88% humidity · 25.7 km/h wind · 13.6° / 10.5° today · 19.2 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Point Sturt is a small locality in the Alexandrina area, home to around 64 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 15.6 offences per 1,000 residents, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
64
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$1,124
Dwelling vacancy
32.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
10 of 31
Median monthly mortgage
$871
Employment rate
50%
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)
1
Against the person
0
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
15.6
State safety percentile
17.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
18
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft1

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.

12 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • May 2026

  • Installation of a shade sail
    3 YELLAND RD POINT STURT SA 5256;9 YELLAND RD POINT STURT SA 5256Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and retaining wall
    645 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Under Assessment
2024· 3 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Construction of an agricultural building
    621 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Decision Made
  • Verandah
    807 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Decision Made

  • May 2024

  • Alterations and additions to a State Heritage Place (Yaaringiree Barn) including the change of use from a farm building to tourist accommodation.
    665 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Under Assessment
2023· 1 proposal

  • May 2023

  • Construction of four (4) tourist accommodation cabins
    LOT 100 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Under Assessment
2022· 5 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Construction of a verandah
    9 YELLAND RD POINT STURT SA 5256Under Assessment

  • October 2022

  • Agricultural Building (Hay Shed).
    85 GRIFFIN RD POINT STURT SA 5256Decision Made

  • July 2022

  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    621 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Decision Made

  • May 2022

  • Dwelling addition and alteration including a verandah extension and a partially enclosed section consisting of a new bathroom and mudroom.
    841 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Under Assessment

  • January 2022

  • Two storey dwelling addition to existing single storey detached dwelling
    1035 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a concrete boat ramp
    1035 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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)
4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

7 state heritage places

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Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

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  • Agricultural Building (Hay Shed).planning85 GRIFFIN RD POINT STURT SA 5256Lodged 27 Oct 2022 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to a State Heritage Place (Yaaringiree Barn) including the change of use from a farm building to tourist accommodation.planning665 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Lodged 27 May 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a concrete boat rampplanning1035 POINT STURT RD POINT STURT SA 5256Lodged 02 Jul 2021 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness