Point Lowly at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Point Lowly.
The postcode for Point Lowly is 5601 (SA).
Point Lowly (5601) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Point Lowly has roughly 34 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Point Lowly 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, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Point Lowly's population at 34, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (140% family households, 80% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34
Median age
64
Family households
140%
Lone person
80%
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
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Point Lowly.
Local schools for Point Lowly
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Government School Catchment
Whyalla Town Primary School
Memorial Oval Primary School
Nicolson Avenue Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Point Lowly.
- What is the Point Lowly postcode?
- Point Lowly is in the 5601 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Point Lowly?
- Point Lowly is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5601, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What schools are in Point Lowly?
- There are 20 schools serving Point Lowly on this page, including Whyalla Town Primary School, Memorial Oval Primary School, Samaritan College.
- How walkable is Point Lowly?
- Point Lowly has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Point Lowly?
- Point Lowly is close to Point Lowly North, Port Bonython, False Bay, Backy Point, Fitzgerald Bay.
- What is the population of Point Lowly?
- The population of Point Lowly is approximately 34 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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