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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Boatswain Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$668/wk
$34,736 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boatswain Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (25) Female 44.4% (20)

Population Density

26.1
people per km²
46 people · 1.8 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Boatswain Point Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Boatswain Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Boatswain Point Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Boatswain Point Religion

No Religion
71.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
10.5%
Not stated
10.5%
Uniting Church
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boatswain Point Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
19.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Boatswain Point Employment

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Employed full-time
37.5% 12 people
Employed part-time
21.9% 7 people
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Not in labour force
40.6% 13 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Boatswain Point Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Boatswain Point Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
57.1%
Community & Personal Service
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Boatswain Point Field of Study

Health
57.1%
Management & Commerce
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Boatswain Point Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boatswain Point Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boatswain Point Marital Status

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Married
29.7% 11
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Divorced
13.5% 5
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Widowed
13.5% 5
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Never married
43.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boatswain Point Ancestry

Australian
61.0%
English
31.7%
Scottish
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boatswain Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Boatswain Point Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Boatswain Point Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.1% 3
Not a volunteer
91.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boatswain Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Did not go to work
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Boatswain Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3 vehicles
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Boatswain Point Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
81.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Boatswain Point Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
56.4%
moved in the last 5 years
48.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boatswain Point Indigenous Population

6.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boatswain Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Boatswain Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
26.3%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
21.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%
$3,500+/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boatswain Point Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.4%
Couple — children under 15
38.9%
One parent — children under 15
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boatswain Point Military Service

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Previously served
16.1% 5
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Never served
83.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boatswain Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 4
Did not provide
87.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boatswain Point Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Boatswain Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
30.0%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
36.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Boatswain Point Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boatswain Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved from SA
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Boatswain Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Boatswain Point Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Boatswain Point

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $700/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boatswain Point vs State & National Average

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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.