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Commissariat Point SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Commissariat Point, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Commissariat Point SA is 243 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Commissariat Point is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Commissariat Point is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Commissariat Point has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Commissariat Point has a population density of 32.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Commissariat Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Commissariat Point is $1,509.

There were 2 recorded offences in Commissariat Point in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Commissariat Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Commissariat Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$759/wk

$39,468 per year

#4333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,509/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Commissariat Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.0% (135) Female 44.0% (106)

Population Density

32.7

people per km²

243 people · 7.4 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Commissariat Point Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Commissariat Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.0% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.0% 35 dwellings

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

Commissariat Point Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

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

Commissariat Point Religion

No Religion

44.8%

Anglican

17.4%

Catholic

12.9%

Not stated

11.6%

Uniting Church

7.5%

Eastern Orthodox

2.1%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Buddhism

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Commissariat Point Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Commissariat Point Employment

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Employed part-time

15.3% 29 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 3 people

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Not in labour force

49.7% 94 people

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Employed full-time

33.3% 63 people

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

Commissariat Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.4%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

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

Commissariat Point Occupation

Managers

21.2%

Clerical & Administrative

21.2%

Professionals

15.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Commissariat Point Field of Study

Engineering

37.0%

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Health

16.7%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Society & Culture

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

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

Commissariat Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Commissariat Point Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Commissariat Point Marital Status

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Married

51.8% 115

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Separated

3.6% 8

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Divorced

15.3% 34

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Widowed

6.8% 15

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Never married

22.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Commissariat Point Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

33.9%

German

7.5%

Scottish

6.8%

Irish

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Other

3.1%

Greek

1.7%

Maltese

1.7%

Dutch

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Commissariat Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

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

Commissariat Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 23

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 414

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

Commissariat Point Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.4% 27

—

Not a volunteer

86.6% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Commissariat Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

9.1%

$600-$799/mo

12.1%

$800-$999/mo

18.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Commissariat Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.4%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

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

Commissariat Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.7%

2 vehicles

49.1%

3 vehicles

8.0%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Commissariat Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

23.1%

3 bedrooms

42.6%

4 bedrooms

24.1%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Commissariat Point Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

27.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Commissariat Point Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

425

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Commissariat Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Commissariat Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Commissariat Point Family Structure

Couple — no children

68.6%

Couple — children under 15

13.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Commissariat Point Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 8

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Never served

96.0% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Commissariat Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 31

—

Did not provide

84.3% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Commissariat Point Children Ever Born

No children

20.5%

1 child

6.8%

2 children

45.2%

3 children

23.3%

4 children

4.1%

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

Commissariat Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Commissariat Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.5%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.0%

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

Commissariat Point Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

51.9%

3 persons

3.7%

4 persons

7.4%

5 persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Commissariat Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

186

Moved from SA

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

Commissariat Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Commissariat Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2025

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

Commissariat Point Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,210/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Commissariat Point

Your weekly income

≈ $5,243/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $960/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Commissariat Point vs State & National Average

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Pop: 122 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $139/wk

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Pop: 122 Income: $730/wk Rent: $190/wk

Monbulla

Pop: 122 Income: $733/wk Rent: $180/wk

Holder (SA)

Pop: 123 Income: $682/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 123 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Pop: 123 Income: $608/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Commissariat Point

What is the population of Commissariat Point SA?

The population of Commissariat Point SA is 243 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 32.7 people per km².Commissariat Point is ranked #6,487 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Commissariat Point?

The median personal income in Commissariat Point SA is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year.The median household income is $1,210 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Commissariat Point is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Commissariat Point?

Median rent in Commissariat Point SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Commissariat Point ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Commissariat Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Commissariat Point SA is $1,509. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Commissariat Point?

The median age in Commissariat Point SA is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Commissariat Point a good suburb to live in?

Commissariat Point is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 243.The median income is $759/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40289. All dollar figures in AUD.