Commissariat Point, SA 5700 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Commissariat Point is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5700, home to 243 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mount Remarkable local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 277 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $1,210 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Augusta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- South Australia - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,509
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Willsden Primary School
- Seaview Christian College
- Port Augusta Secondary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 21 pubs and bars
- 60 parks and reserves
- 13 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 223 resolvable premises in Commissariat Point. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,857 across postcode 5700 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,239 violent offences, 996 property damage, 776 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Commissariat Point?
Commissariat Point (SA 5700) had 243 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Port Augusta local government area.
What is the median rent in Commissariat Point?
The median advertised rent in Commissariat Point is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Commissariat Point?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Commissariat Point covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Willsden Primary School (5 km), Seaview Christian College (5.5 km), Port Augusta Secondary School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Commissariat Point?
Commissariat Point is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Commissariat Point?
Across postcode 5700, 3,857 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (1,239), property damage (996), theft (776). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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