Woods Point, SA 5253 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Woods Point is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5253, home to 188 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 64 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$240 /wk
Population188
Median age51
Area25.2 km²
To CBD64 km
LGAMurray Bridge

Demographics

Population
188
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$1,328 /week
Median personal income
$717 /week
Median family income
$1,718 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Murray Bridge
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$240 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,018
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Murray Bridge North School R-7 Primary · Government
  • Murray Bridge Special School Special · Government
  • St Joseph's School - Murray Bridge Primary · Independent
  • Murray Bridge South Primary School Primary · Government
  • Tyndale Christian College-Murray Bridge Incorporat Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Murray Bridge Station train · 859 m
  • Information Centre/South Tce bus · 1263 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 15 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 62 parks and reserves
  • 8 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 8 supermarkets
  • 6 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 66.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 93.1% of the 87 resolvable premises in Woods 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.

  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 93.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,581 across postcode 5253 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 516 violent offences, 506 theft, 329 property damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Woods Point?

Woods Point (SA 5253) had 188 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Murray Bridge local government area.

What is the median rent in Woods Point?

The median advertised rent in Woods Point is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Woods Point?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Woods Point covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Murray Bridge North School R-7 (0.8 km), Murray Bridge Special School (0.8 km), St Joseph's School - Murray Bridge (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Woods Point?

Woods Point is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Woods Point?

Across postcode 5253, 1,581 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (516), theft (506), property damage (329). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Woods Point?

In Woods Point, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (66.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Woods Point?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woods Point centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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