Mid Murray Council
Woods Point
Woods Point at a glance
Median house
$246,000
Median unit
$177,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
188
Median age 51
About
Welcome to Woods Point.
Woods Point (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia. The median house here is $246,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Woods Point has roughly 188 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.
Houses change hands at $246,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $177,120, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $49,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Woods Point on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$246,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $177,120.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$246,000
$177,120
188
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.07% (median rent $240/wk against a $246,000 price tag). Units yield 7.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.07%
Based on $246,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA7.05%
Based on $177,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woods Point's population at 188, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
188
Median age
51
Family households
67%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woods 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.
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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Woods Point.
Local schools for Woods Point
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jervois Primary School
Tailem Bend Primary School
Fraser Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Woods Point.
- What is the median house price in Woods Point?
- The median house price in Woods Point, SA 5253 is $246,000. The median unit price is $177,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Woods Point postcode?
- Woods Point is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woods Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Woods Point?
- There are 10 schools serving Woods Point on this page, including Jervois Primary School, Tailem Bend Primary School, Unity College.
- How walkable is Woods Point?
- Woods Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woods Point?
- Woods Point is close to The Point, Jervois, White Sands, Monteith, Monteith.
- What is the population of Woods Point?
- Woods Point has approximately 188 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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