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Boatswain Point SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Boatswain Point, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Boatswain Point SA is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boatswain Point is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Boatswain Point is $200 per week ($867 per month). Boatswain Point has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Boatswain Point has a population density of 26.1 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (71% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boatswain Point is $1,192.
There were 2 recorded offences in Boatswain Point in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).
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Boatswain Point Population
Boatswain Point Median Income & Rent
Boatswain Point Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Boatswain Point Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Boatswain Point Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Boatswain Point Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Boatswain Point Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Boatswain Point Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Boatswain Point Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Boatswain Point Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Boatswain Point Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Boatswain Point Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Boatswain Point Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Boatswain Point Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Boatswain Point Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Boatswain Point Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Boatswain Point School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Boatswain Point Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Boatswain Point Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Boatswain Point How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Boatswain Point Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Boatswain Point Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Boatswain Point Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Boatswain Point Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Boatswain Point Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Boatswain Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Boatswain Point Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Boatswain Point Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Boatswain Point Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Boatswain Point Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Boatswain Point Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Boatswain Point Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Boatswain Point Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Boatswain Point Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Boatswain Point Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boatswain Point
What is the population of Boatswain Point SA?
The population of Boatswain Point SA is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.1 people per km².
What is the median income in Boatswain Point?
The median personal income in Boatswain Point SA is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.
How much is rent in Boatswain Point?
Median rent in Boatswain Point SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Boatswain Point?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boatswain Point SA is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Boatswain Point?
The median age in Boatswain Point SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Boatswain Point a good suburb to live in?
Boatswain Point is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 46.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40130. All dollar figures in AUD.