Point Pearce SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Point Pearce SA is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Pearce is $285 per week ($14,820 per year). Median rent in Point Pearce is $106 per week ($459 per month). Point Pearce has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Point Pearce has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

There were 14 recorded offences in Point Pearce in 2025-26, a rate of 95 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (7 offences).

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Point Pearce Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Point Pearce Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$285/wk
$14,820 per year
#8855 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$106/wk
$459 per month
#8605 of 14,663
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Median Age
26years
12 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Point Pearce Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (66) Female 51.8% (71)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
147 people · 85.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$680
Family income/wk

Point Pearce 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Point Pearce Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Point Pearce Religion

Not stated
34.2%
No Religion
27.0%
Anglican
25.7%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
5.3%
Other Religions Tot
5.3%
Lutheran
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Point Pearce Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
17.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.0%

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

Point Pearce Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Point Pearce Employment

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Employed full-time
3.1% 3 people
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Unemployed
7.3% 7 people
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Not in labour force
89.6% 86 people

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

Point Pearce Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Point Pearce Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Point Pearce Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
26.3%
$300-$399/wk
15.8%
$400-$499/wk
26.3%
$650-$799/wk
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Point Pearce Marital Status

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Married
7.8% 8
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Widowed
4.9% 5
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Never married
87.4% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Point Pearce Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
89.7%
Australian
7.5%
English
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Point Pearce School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.8%
Secondary — Government
32.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
10.8%

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

Point Pearce Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.7% 18
No need for assistance
93.3% 252

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

Point Pearce Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.8% 11
Not a volunteer
88.2% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Point Pearce How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Point Pearce Car Ownership

0 vehicles
31.9%
1 vehicle
44.7%
2 vehicles
12.8%
3 vehicles
10.6%

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

Point Pearce Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.7%
2 bedrooms
9.6%
3 bedrooms
59.6%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Point Pearce Population Mobility

5.3%
moved in the last year
17.2%
moved in the last 5 years
60.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
15.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Point Pearce Indigenous Population

100.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
280
Indigenous residents
0
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Point Pearce Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Lung condition
7
Kidney disease
6
Heart disease
4
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3

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

Point Pearce Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
75.0%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Point Pearce Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
64.1%
One parent — no children under 15
16.3%
Couple — children under 15
13.0%
Couple — no children
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Point Pearce Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 11
Did not provide
88.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Point Pearce Children Ever Born

No children
69.2%
1 child
30.8%

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

Point Pearce Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.5%
5–14 hours
22.1%
15–29 hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
35.8%

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

Point Pearce Household Size

1 person
28.3%
2 persons
17.4%
3 persons
19.6%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
10.9%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Point Pearce Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Point Pearce Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total

Assault
7
Property Damage
5
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Point Pearce Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $433/wk
Median Rent $106/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.5%

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

If you earn X in Point Pearce

≈ $1,876/month
Median rent $106/wk
Left after rent $327/wk
Rent share 24.5%

Point Pearce vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Pearce

What is the population of Point Pearce SA?

The population of Point Pearce SA is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Point Pearce is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Point Pearce?

The median personal income in Point Pearce SA is $285 per week, or $14,820 per year.The median household income is $433 per week.Family income is $680 per week.Point Pearce is ranked #8,855 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Point Pearce?

Median rent in Point Pearce SA is $106 per week ($459 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Point Pearce ranks #8,605 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Point Pearce?

The median age in Point Pearce SA is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Point Pearce a good suburb to live in?

Point Pearce is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 147.The median income is $285/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 41172. All dollar figures in AUD.