Douglas Point Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Douglas Point Compares
Douglas Point vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Douglas Point | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 69 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Douglas Point is a locality 243 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5601. It falls within the South Australia - Outback region. The local government area is Whyalla.
According to the 2021 Census, Douglas Point has a population of 47 with a median age of 69. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the SA average.
Housing in Douglas Point includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, 14 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Douglas Point scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Douglas Point is part of the Eyre Peninsula and South West statistical area in South Australia.
Douglas Point Details
| Postcode | 5601 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 47 |
| Median Age | 69 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $464/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 968.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.8485 |
| Longitude | 137.807 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 243 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Eyre Peninsula and South West |
| Local Government | Whyalla |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (6.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (34.0%) |
| 65+ years | 28 (59.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (27.7%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (12.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 5 (10.6%) |
| Cancer | 3 (6.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (75.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (25.0%) |
Suburbs Near Douglas Point
Same Postcode (5601)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.