Douglas Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
47
Median age 69
The brief
What to know about Douglas Point.
The postcode for Douglas Point is 5601 (SA).
Douglas Point (5601) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Douglas Point has roughly 47 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.
Douglas 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Douglas Point's population at 47, with a median age of 69. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 29% lone person).
Population
47
Median age
69
Family households
50%
Lone person
29%
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)
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Weekly rent (unit)
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Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
47
Median age: 69
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Education
Schools in Douglas Point.
Local schools for Douglas Point
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Government School Catchment
Whyalla Town Primary School
Memorial Oval Primary School
Hincks Avenue Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Douglas Point.
- What is the Douglas Point postcode?
- Douglas Point is in the 5601 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Douglas Point?
- Douglas Point is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5601, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What schools are in Douglas Point?
- There are 19 schools serving Douglas Point on this page, including Whyalla Town Primary School, Memorial Oval Primary School, Samaritan College.
- How walkable is Douglas Point?
- Douglas Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Douglas Point?
- Douglas Point is close to Douglas Point South, Backy Point, Fitzgerald Bay, Port Bonython, Point Lowly North.
- What is the population of Douglas Point?
- The population of Douglas Point is approximately 47 (2021 Census). The median age is 69.
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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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