Andamooka Station
SA 5722 • South Australia
About Andamooka Station
Andamooka Station is a remote pastoral locality in outback South Australia, covering a vast area of approximately 8,794 square kilometres in the state's arid interior, about 600 kilometres north of Adelaide and 28 kilometres north-east of Roxby Downs. The locality takes its name from the historic Andamooka Station, a pastoral lease that transitioned from sheep grazing to cattle operation over its long history. With only a handful of residents, this is one of Australia's most sparsely inhabited localities, defined by an austere landscape of gibber plains, dry salt lakes, and sparse desert vegetation.
The broader Andamooka district is renowned across Australia for its opal fields, with the nearby town of Andamooka being one of South Australia's iconic opal mining communities. The region's harsh but striking landscape — characterised by expansive Lake Torrens to the west and the Stuart Range to the north — draws adventurous 4WD travellers and outback explorers. Roxby Downs, the nearest significant service town, provides access to facilities including shops, schools, and medical services for those working or living on the remote station.
Andamooka Station falls under postcode 5722 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Giles electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Accessed via Augusta Highway (A1) and then unsealed outback roads. 4WD recommended. Roxby Downs is the nearest service town.
Extremely remote outback pastoral locality. No public transport, footpaths, or services of any kind. 4WD vehicle essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Government Road