Douglas Point South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Douglas Point South.
The postcode for Douglas Point South is 5601 (SA).
Douglas Point South (5601) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Douglas Point South has roughly 88 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 South 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Douglas Point South's population at 88, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
88
Median age
66
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
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Weekly rent (unit)
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Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
88
Median age: 66
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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 South.
Local schools for Douglas Point South
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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 South.
- What is the Douglas Point South postcode?
- Douglas Point South is in the 5601 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Douglas Point South?
- Douglas Point South is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5601, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What schools are in Douglas Point South?
- There are 20 schools serving Douglas Point South on this page, including Whyalla Town Primary School, Memorial Oval Primary School, Samaritan College.
- How walkable is Douglas Point South?
- Douglas Point South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Douglas Point South?
- Douglas Point South is close to Backy Point, Fitzgerald Bay, Douglas Point, Port Bonython, Point Lowly North.
- What is the population of Douglas Point South?
- The population of Douglas Point South is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 66.
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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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