Agery
SA 5558 • South Australia
About Agery
Agery is a sparsely settled rural locality on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, situated approximately 17 kilometres south-east of Moonta and within the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area. The locality covers a substantial 159 square kilometres of predominantly flat farmland in the Hundred of Tiparra, a region with a strong agricultural heritage dating back to the 1860s wheat farming boom that transformed the peninsula. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 90 residents across 28 dwellings, with a median income modest by state standards, reflecting the small-scale farming community that has defined the area for generations.
Agery's landscape is characterised by broad cereal cropping paddocks typical of the Yorke Peninsula's fertile soils, with the area historically known for wheat and barley production. The locality has a quiet pioneer history — Agery School operated from 1880 to 1982, and a Methodist church served the community from 1885 to 1970, remnants of a once-larger farming settlement. Moonta and the Copper Coast towns of Kadina and Wallaroo are within reasonable driving distance, offering supermarkets, schools, and health services, while the Yorke Peninsula's renowned beaches and coastal reserves are accessible for outdoor recreation.
Agery falls under postcode 5558 and is governed by Yorke Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A Car required for all trips
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Route via Yorke Highway through Kadina and Port Wakefield to Adelaide; Moonta (~17 km) is nearest service town
A remote farming locality with no shops, services, or footpaths — a car is essential for every errand
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blanche Terrace