Point Sturt SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Point Sturt SA is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Point Sturt is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Point Sturt is $230 per week ($997 per month). Point Sturt has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Point Sturt has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Sturt is $871.

There were 1 recorded offences in Point Sturt in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Point Sturt Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Point Sturt Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$562/wk
$29,224 per year
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Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$871/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Point Sturt Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (36) Female 44.6% (29)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
64 people · 61.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,593
Family income/wk

Point Sturt Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
35-39
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)

Point Sturt Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.1% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.9% 11 dwellings

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

Point Sturt Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Point Sturt Religion

No Religion
42.6%
Christian (other)
21.3%
Not stated
13.1%
Anglican
11.5%
Church Christ
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Point Sturt Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.2%

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

Point Sturt Employment

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Employed full-time
42.9% 21 people
Employed part-time
16.3% 8 people
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Not in labour force
40.8% 20 people

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

Point Sturt Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.8%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
12.5%

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

Point Sturt Occupation

Managers
37.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
37.5%
Labourers
25.0%

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

Point Sturt Field of Study

Engineering
53.3%
Society & Culture
46.7%

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

Point Sturt Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Point Sturt Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
23.8%
$650-$799/wk
23.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Point Sturt Marital Status

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Married
38.5% 25
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Divorced
29.2% 19
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Widowed
6.2% 4
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Never married
26.2% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Point Sturt Ancestry

English
26.1%
Australian
22.7%
German
20.5%
Scottish
10.2%
Other
8.0%
Irish
6.8%
Dutch
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Point Sturt School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
63.6%
Secondary — Government
36.4%

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

Point Sturt Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.9% 11
No need for assistance
90.1% 100

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

Point Sturt Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.2% 19
Not a volunteer
64.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Point Sturt Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Point Sturt How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
54.5%
Car (passenger)
27.3%
Walked only
18.2%

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

Point Sturt Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.3%
2 vehicles
29.0%
3 vehicles
25.8%
4+ vehicles
12.9%

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

Point Sturt Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
36.0%
4 bedrooms
36.0%
5 bedrooms
16.0%

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

Point Sturt Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Point Sturt Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
114
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Point Sturt Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Point Sturt Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$300-$399/wk
17.4%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Point Sturt Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — no children under 15
31.8%
Couple — children under 15
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Point Sturt Military Service

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Previously served
7.4% 4
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Never served
92.6% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Point Sturt Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
28.0% 14
Did not provide
72.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Point Sturt Children Ever Born

No children
38.5%
2 children
61.5%

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

Point Sturt When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1971–1980
4

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

Point Sturt Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.9%
5–14 hours
32.1%
15–29 hours
30.4%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.1%

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

Point Sturt Household Size

1 person
29.2%
2 persons
54.2%
3 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Point Sturt Where Residents Moved From

Same address
54
Moved from SA
3

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

Point Sturt Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Point Sturt Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024

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

Point Sturt Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Point Sturt

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $894/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Point Sturt vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Sturt

What is the population of Point Sturt SA?

The population of Point Sturt SA is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Point Sturt?

The median personal income in Point Sturt SA is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,593 per week.

How much is rent in Point Sturt?

Median rent in Point Sturt SA is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Point Sturt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Point Sturt SA is $871. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Point Sturt?

The median age in Point Sturt SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Point Sturt a good suburb to live in?

Point Sturt is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 64.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 41174. All dollar figures in AUD.