Boatswain Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Boatswain Point.
The postcode for Boatswain Point is 5275 (SA).
Boatswain Point (5275) sits in the Robe region of South Australia.
Boatswain Point has roughly 46 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Boatswain Point scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boatswain Point's population at 46, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
46
Median age
51
Family households
41%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Boatswain Point.
Local schools for Boatswain Point
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Government School Catchment
Robe Primary School
Kingston Community School
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Frequently asked
About Boatswain Point.
- What is the Boatswain Point postcode?
- Boatswain Point is in the 5275 postcode, in SA, in the Robe region.
- Where is Boatswain Point?
- Boatswain Point is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5275, in the Robe region.
- What is the average rent in Boatswain Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Boatswain Point?
- There are 2 schools serving Boatswain Point on this page, including Robe Primary School, Kingston Community School.
- How walkable is Boatswain Point?
- Boatswain Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boatswain Point?
- Boatswain Point is close to Mount Benson, Robe, Wangolina, Cape Jaffa, Bray.
- What is the population of Boatswain Point?
- The population of Boatswain Point is approximately 46 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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