Point Boston
SA 5607 • South Australia
About Point Boston
Point Boston is a small coastal locality on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, situated approximately 680 kilometres north-west of Adelaide near the township of Port Lincoln. The locality covers around 10 square kilometres and had a 2021 Census population of approximately 62 residents. It occupies a peninsula setting on Boston Bay, offering scenic coastal scenery typical of the southern Eyre Peninsula.
Port Lincoln, one of Australia's largest regional fishing ports, is approximately 15 kilometres to the south-east and provides all essential services including supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and a small airport. The local area is popular for recreational fishing, boating, and enjoying the sheltered waters of Boston Bay. Residents appreciate the coastal lifestyle combined with relatively easy access to Port Lincoln's amenities.
Point Boston falls under postcode 5607 and is governed by the Lower Eyre Peninsula Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Flinders electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5607
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5607, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5607; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Rex Airlines flies Port Lincoln to Adelaide; driving via Lincoln Highway; car essential locally
No walkable services; car required for all errands to Port Lincoln.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Private Bag 94
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Ashman Terrace
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Third Street