Streaky Bay
Boston
Boston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,169
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Boston.
Boston (5607) sits in the Streaky Bay region of South Australia.
Boston has roughly 1,169 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Boston 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boston's population at 1,169, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,169
Median age
40
Family households
89%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,169
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Boston.
Local schools for Boston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Port Lincoln High School
Port Lincoln Primary School
Port Lincoln Junior Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Boston.
- What is the Boston postcode?
- Boston is in the 5607 postcode, in SA, in the Streaky Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Boston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Boston?
- There are 8 schools serving Boston on this page, including Port Lincoln High School, Port Lincoln Primary School, Port Lincoln Junior Primary School.
- How walkable is Boston?
- Boston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boston?
- Boston is close to Fountain, Tiatukia, Duck Ponds, Hawson, Tootenilla.
- What is the population of Boston?
- Boston has approximately 1,169 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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