Boatswain Point
SA 5275 • South Australia
About Boatswain Point
Boatswain Point is a small locality of 1.77 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 300 kilometres from Adelaide and around 300 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 46 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Boatswain Point is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Boatswain Point forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Adelaide provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Boatswain Point revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Boatswain Point falls under postcode 5275 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Adelaide Approx 225 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Adelaide approximately 300 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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46 East Terrace