Moving to Boston SA 5607
What the official numbers say about living in Boston — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $345 a week, against a median household income of $2,199 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Boston grew 37% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (856 → 1,169 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Boston sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Premier Stateliner, 4.5 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Port Lincoln Airport, 9.5 km north-east.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 254 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools — see them all on the Boston profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Port Lincoln Junior Primary School 4.9 km · Port Lincoln High School 4.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Boston, most often seen first: Common Starling · Silver Gull · House Sparrow · Rock Dove · Eurasian Blackbird · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Boston, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston here | 1,169 | — | 8/10 | 11% |
| Port Lincoln | 14,458 | — | 2/10 | 19% |
| Coffin Bay | 664 | — | 4/10 | 10% |
| Tumby Bay | 1,781 | — | 3/10 | 2% |
| Cummins | 981 | — | 5/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Lower Eyre Peninsula — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grey — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5607 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Boston profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $345 a week.
The population grew 37% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 856 people to 1,169. It sits about 254 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Lower Eyre Peninsula council, and the federal seat is Grey.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Port Lincoln · Coffin Bay · Tumby Bay · Cummins.
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