SA · Murray Bridge Council
Woods Point (SA), SA, 5253
Current weather
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Suburb snapshot
Woods Point (SA) is a small locality in the Murray Bridge area, home to around 188 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 21.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $285, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 188
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,328
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 80
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,018
- Employment rate
- 55.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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)
- $285
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)
- 4
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 94 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
- Threatening Behaviour1
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
- Jervois Rd / Morphett St - North side (Woods Point)
- Jervois Rd / Morphett St - South side (Woods Point)
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.
20 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
April 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division - Boundary Re-alignment1781 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253;1781A JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
March 2026
- Construction of a Renewable Energy Facility (Battery Energy Storage System) with associated security fence and landscaping1314 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Under Assessment
- Shipping container (13.5m length x 2.5m width x 2.6m height) for domestic storage.1459 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Under Assessment
- Partial change of use of the land for dog keeping of up to six (6) breeding dogs, and a maximum of twenty-three (23) puppies at any one time1711 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Under Assessment
February 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling1459 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling with attached front porch and rear attached verandah; and Partially open-sided agricultural building with portion enclosed, to be associated with proposed farming land uses77 LONGS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Under Assessment
June 2025
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 795 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Under Assessment
April 2025
- Detached dwelling & 12m x 9m ShedLOT 917 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Intensive animal keeping - piggery building - piggery shelter231 LONGS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
October 2024
- Proposed Colourbond Outbuilding: - Combined Shed & Craft Studio - Dimensions: 6.1m wide x 3.534m wide6 PHILLIPS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
August 2024
- Horse keeping up to a maximum of fourteen (14) horses at any one time and including associated horse yards, seven (7) horse shelters, and a shipping container for the storage of horse feed and equipmentLOT 76 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Under Assessment
July 2024
- Detached Dwelling with associated water tank and wastewater systemLOT 780 THE POINT RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Construct a new hay shed 42.6m x 12m x 6.8m(h)1265 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
- Double Garage - 6.1m x 6.1m x 2.7m wall height1971 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Under Assessment
May 2023
- Agricultural Building1718 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
May 2022
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling1721 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Garage (Outbuilding)1751 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
October 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence1402 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
August 2021
- Construction of 130000l rainwater tank6 MORPHETT ST WOODS POINT SA 5253Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- SASM FARM PTY LTDAnimal Husbandry and Other ActivitiesEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
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)
- 2/10
- 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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Agricultural Buildingplanning1718 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 22 May 2023 · Decision Made
- Construct a new hay shed 42.6m x 12m x 6.8m(h)planning1265 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 28 Jun 2023 · Decision Made
- Construction of 130000l rainwater tankplanning6 MORPHETT ST WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 20 Aug 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of a Renewable Energy Facility (Battery Energy Storage System) with associated security fence and landscapingplanning1314 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling with associated water tank and wastewater systemplanningLOT 780 THE POINT RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 19 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
- Detached dwelling & 12m x 9m ShedplanningLOT 917 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 17 Apr 2025 · Decision Made
- Double Garage - 6.1m x 6.1m x 2.7m wall heightplanning1971 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 05 Jun 2023 · Under Assessment
- Garage (Outbuilding)planning1751 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 16 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- Horse keeping up to a maximum of fourteen (14) horses at any one time and including associated horse yards, seven (7) horse shelters, and a shipping container for the storage of horse feed and equipmentplanningLOT 76 JERVOIS RD WOODS POINT SA 5253Lodged 26 Aug 2024 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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