Point Turton, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Point Turton South Australia
Part of Point Turton
Point Turton Location in Yorke Peninsula Council
Population	305 (urban centre) (2016 census) 333 (locality) (2016 census)
Established	1876
Postcode(s)	5575
LGA(s)	Yorke Peninsula Council
State electorate(s)	Narungga
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Point Turton: Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Point Souttar Point Turton Warooka Warooka Warooka Warooka

Point Turton is a coastal town 114 kilometres (71 mi) west of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Yorke Peninsula Council.

Demographics

The 2016 Census recorded the resident population of Point Turton to be 305 people. Of these, 56.3% were male and 43.7% were female.

The majority of residents (262 people, or 85.9%) are of Australian birth, with the largest international population being of English origin.

The age distribution of Point Turton residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 77.9% of residents were over 25 years in 2016, compared to the Australian average of 68.8%; and 22.1% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 31.2%.

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

Tavern on Turton opened in mid-2007

Point Turton is notable for its fishing, being regularly featured on fishing programs.