Point Boston SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Point Boston SA is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Boston is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Point Boston is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Point Boston has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Point Boston has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Point Boston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Boston is $1,213.

There were 1 recorded offences in Point Boston in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Point Boston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Point Boston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$860/wk
$44,720 per year
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Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,213/mo
Avg household size: —

Point Boston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (32) Female 45.8% (27)

Population Density

6.3
people per km²
62 people · 9.8 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Point Boston Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Point Boston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
38.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.5% 8 dwellings

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

Point Boston Country of Birth

Australia
89.3%
England
10.7%

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

Point Boston Religion

No Religion
53.6%
Catholic
15.9%
Anglican
13.0%
Pentecostal
8.7%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Christian (other)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Point Boston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Point Boston Employment

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Employed full-time
51.3% 20 people
Employed part-time
17.9% 7 people
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Not in labour force
30.8% 12 people

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

Point Boston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%

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

Point Boston Occupation

Professionals
38.1%
Managers
23.8%
Clerical & Administrative
23.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%

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

Point Boston Field of Study

Engineering
28.6%
Management & Commerce
28.6%
Agriculture & Environment
21.4%
Society & Culture
21.4%

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

Point Boston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Point Boston Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
35.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
29.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Point Boston Marital Status

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Married
45.2% 19
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Divorced
9.5% 4
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Never married
45.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Point Boston Ancestry

English
38.5%
Australian
17.9%
Irish
15.4%
Korean
9.0%
German
7.7%
Scottish
6.4%
Dutch
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Point Boston School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Primary — Government
50.0%

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

Point Boston Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 4
No need for assistance
96.2% 100

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

Point Boston Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.5% 13
Not a volunteer
74.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Point Boston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Point Boston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Point Boston Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
61.5%
3 vehicles
11.5%

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

Point Boston Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
70.0%
4 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Point Boston Population Mobility

37.7%
moved in the last year
87.7%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Point Boston Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
122
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Point Boston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Lung condition
3

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

Point Boston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Point Boston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.8%
Couple — no children
30.6%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%
One parent — children under 15
10.2%
One parent — no children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Point Boston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.1% 9
Did not provide
80.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Point Boston Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Point Boston When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
4
2011–2015
3

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

Point Boston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
7.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Point Boston Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Point Boston Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved from SA
19
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Point Boston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Point Boston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Point Boston Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.0%

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

If you earn X in Point Boston

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,107/wk
Rent share 23.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Point Boston vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Boston

What is the population of Point Boston SA?

The population of Point Boston SA is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Point Boston?

The median personal income in Point Boston SA is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Point Boston?

Median rent in Point Boston SA is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Point Boston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Boston SA is $1,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Point Boston?

The median age in Point Boston SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Point Boston a good suburb to live in?

Point Boston is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 62.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% 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: 41169. All dollar figures in AUD.