Point Pearce, SA 5573 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Point Pearce is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5573, home to 147 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated SA local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 110 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 26 years
- Median household income
- $433 /week
- Median personal income
- $285 /week
- Median family income
- $680 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Yorke Peninsula
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $106 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Central Yorke School - Point Pearce Campus
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.3% of the 59 resolvable premises in Point Pearce. 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: 98.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 122 across postcode 5573 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 49% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 39 violent offences, 31 break-ins, 27 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Point Pearce?
Point Pearce (SA 5573) had 147 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 26. It sits within the Yorke Peninsula local government area.
What is the median rent in Point Pearce?
The median advertised rent in Point Pearce is $106/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Point Pearce?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Point Pearce covering government sectors. Nearest include: Central Yorke School - Point Pearce Campus (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Point Pearce?
Point Pearce is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Point Pearce?
Across postcode 5573, 122 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (39), break-ins (31), property damage (27). 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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