Point Sturt at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
64
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Point Sturt.
The postcode for Point Sturt is 5256 (SA).
Point Sturt (5256) sits in the Murray Bridge region of South Australia.
Point Sturt has roughly 64 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.
Point Sturt 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Point Sturt's population at 64, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
64
Median age
56
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
64
Median age: 56
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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 Point Sturt.
Local schools for Point Sturt
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Government School Catchment
Goolwa Primary School
Raukkan Aboriginal School
Goolwa Secondary College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Point Sturt.
- What is the Point Sturt postcode?
- Point Sturt is in the 5256 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- Where is Point Sturt?
- Point Sturt is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5256, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Point Sturt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Point Sturt?
- There are 3 schools serving Point Sturt on this page, including Goolwa Primary School, Raukkan Aboriginal School, Goolwa Secondary College.
- How walkable is Point Sturt?
- Point Sturt has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Point Sturt?
- Point Sturt is close to Clayton Bay, Clayton, Mundoo Island, Milang, Lake Alexandrina.
- What is the population of Point Sturt?
- The population of Point Sturt is approximately 64 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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