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SA · Yorke Peninsula Council

Point Turton, SA, 5575

Current weather

13.3°CPartly cloudy

75% humidity · 39.1 km/h wind · 14.2° / 12.5° today · 17 mm rain

Desirability index

42.1/100

#89 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Point Turton is a small locality in the Yorke Peninsula area, home to around 350 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 3 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 8.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $390, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, 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
350
Median age
61
Median household income / week
$1,050
Dwelling vacancy
66.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
306 of 462
Median monthly mortgage
$1,408
Employment rate
42.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 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.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$380
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$400
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$390

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
3
Against the person
2
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
8.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 175 residents
State safety percentile
6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
12
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Assault Police2
  • Graffiti1

Data sources & freshness

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
  • Point Turton Playcentre62 EsplanadePlaycentres

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bayview Rd - East side (Point Turton Caravan Park)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

168 planning-related records

2026· 11 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Swimming Pool, Splash Deck and associated Retaining Walls
    31 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    246 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Land Division - 1 into 2
    20 BRUTUS RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Outbuilding (tool/garden shed)
    57 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Two storey detached dwelling (including carport, elevated deck & verandah) & outbuilding (garage & domestic storage shed)
    1 SCENIC DR POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment
  • Extension to the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol Building
    68 -70 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Demolition of existing Shed. New Outbuilding (Shed).
    83 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Outbuilding extension
    14 REEF CR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) and verandah
    11 TRENGOVE DR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Rear Verandah and Front Pergola
    183 BAYVIEW RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    3 OCEANVIEW DR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
2025· 21 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Amenities Block - Bush camping Toilet
    LOT 264 SAVIO RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Dwelling extension, carport, verandah & deck
    76 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment
  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling
    156 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    21 -23 SEASCAPE RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Upgrading the existing seawall (additional rocks being added to the seawall)
    90 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition including Deck and Verandah
    19 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Verandah
    52 BAYVIEW RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Dwelling Addition and Alterations and Verandah
    352 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Verandah and Deck
    8 BAYVIEW RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Extension of existing shed
    18 MAGAZINE BAY RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Verandah
    350 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - Boat Shed
    12 BRUTUS RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Single Storey Dwelling with Outbuilding (garage)
    57 CAPTAIN HUTCHINSON DR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Two storey detached dwelling including carport, verandah & balcony
    6 SEASCAPE RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment
  • Detached dwelling including attached garage, subterranean cellar, associated water storage and masonry fence
    110 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Under Assessment
  • Freestanding Verandah
    106 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Patio/Verandah
    5 OCEANVIEW DR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • April 2025

  • Double Storey Detached Dwelling & Outbuilding (Shed)
    12 REEF CR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    LOT 12 TRENGOVE DR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations & additions, verandah & deck
    1 SAVIO RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • January 2025

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling and Outbuilding - Shed
    171 BAYVIEW RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
2024· 37 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Replacement of Beach Access Stairs
    LOT 101 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - Shed
    20 SEASCAPE RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Verandah
    7 MARINER CT POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Verandah
    10 BAY CR POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • October 2024

  • Two Storey Detached Dwelling; Outbuilding (Shed); Water Tank; Associated Earthworks & Retaining Walls
    15 HARDWICKE CL POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding (shed), masonry fence, associated earthworks & retaining walls
    28 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made

  • September 2024

  • Outbuilding - Garage
    100 BAYVIEW RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions/alterations
    82 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Decision Made
2023· 26 proposals

26 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 31 proposals

31 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 25 proposals

25 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 16 proposals

16 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Nature PlaygroundPlayground
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter
  • Track

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)
4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
42.1/100
Cohort rank
#89 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Amenities Block - Bush camping ToiletplanningLOT 264 SAVIO RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 22 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing Shed. New Outbuilding (Shed).planning83 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling including attached garage, subterranean cellar, associated water storage and masonry fenceplanning110 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 27 Jun 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Double Storey Detached Dwelling & Outbuilding (Shed)planning12 REEF CR POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 22 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition and Alterations and Verandahplanning352 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 01 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition including Deck and Verandahplanning19 NORTH COAST RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling additions/alterationsplanning82 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 25 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations & additions, verandah & deckplanning1 SAVIO RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 11 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling extension, carport, verandah & deckplanning76 ESPLANADE POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 21 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Extension of existing shedplanning18 MAGAZINE BAY RD POINT TURTON SA 5575Lodged 18 Jul 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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