Anna Creek
SA 5723 • South Australia
About Anna Creek
Anna Creek is a remote outback locality in far north South Australia, situated approximately 800 km north of Adelaide within the arid Lake Eyre Basin region. It is home to Anna Creek Station, the world's largest working cattle station at around 23,677 km², a property of legendary scale on the traditional lands of the Arabana people. The area has a tiny resident population of around 176 people, predominantly station workers and their families, spread across this vast pastoral lease. The landscape is characterised by gibber plains, dry creek beds, and the extreme aridity typical of the South Australian outback.
Life at Anna Creek revolves entirely around the cattle station, with residents experiencing true outback living far from urban services. The nearest town of any size is Coober Pedy, approximately 200 km to the south, which provides basic supplies, medical facilities, and communications. The region attracts adventurous travellers exploring the Oodnadatta Track, which passes near the station and is part of Australia's iconic outback touring routes. Birdwatching and the chance to witness the periodic flooding of Lake Eyre are drawcards for visitors to this remote and awe-inspiring corner of Australia.
Anna Creek falls under postcode 5723 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote location accessible only by 4WD or small aircraft. Oodnadatta Track and Stuart Highway are the main access routes.
No urban infrastructure; vast outback station requires vehicle for all movement.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Paxton Road