Population 205 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 5575 Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Local time Thursday 3:44 AM | Established 1876 State electorate(s) Goyder Postal code 5575 Federal division Division of Grey | |
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LGA(s) Yorke Peninsula Council Weather 17°C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 90% Humidity |
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Point Turton is a coastal town 114 kilometres (71 mi) west of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Yorke Peninsula Council.
Contents
- Morala scenery point turton south australia
- Map of Point Turton SA 5575 Australia
- Cheers holiday house point turton south australia
- Demographics
- Facilities
- Attractions
- References
Map of Point Turton SA 5575, Australia
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Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 205 persons in Point Turton on census night. Of these, 56.1% were male and 43.9% were female.
The majority of residents (89.3%) are of Australian birth, with an additional 5.9% declaring England as their country of birth.
The age distribution of Point Turton residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 81.9% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 18.1% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
Facilities
The Point Turton General Store is the main shopping facility in the town.
The Tavern on Turton is a hotel that opened in 2007.
The town also has a caravan park and some holiday cottages houses along the beachfront.
Attractions
Point Turton is notable for its fishing, being regularly featured on fishing programs.