Charra
SA 5690 • South Australia
About Charra
Charra is a remote rural locality in South Australia's far west, situated within the District Council of Ceduna approximately 700 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Covering nearly 500 square kilometres, it is a vast and sparsely populated area with a population of fewer than 30 residents. The landscape is dominated by agricultural land, particularly pastoral grazing, with coastal conservation zones along its southern boundary near the Great Australian Bight. Charra sits within the federal Division of Grey and the state electoral district of Flinders.
Life in Charra is quintessentially outback South Australian — quiet, self-reliant, and deeply connected to the land. The area is suited to those seeking isolation and wide open spaces, with the nearest major services found in Ceduna, roughly 60 kilometres away. The coastline nearby offers spectacular, unspoilt stretches of the Great Australian Bight, attracting wildlife enthusiasts and travellers on the Eyre Highway. Residents are predominantly involved in farming, pastoral work, or are part of the small local Indigenous communities.
Charra falls under postcode 5690 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Flinders electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Nearest town is Ceduna (~60 km). Access via Eyre Highway.
No walkable amenities; private vehicle essential for all trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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May Crescent
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4 Smith Road
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Koonibba Via
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Oak Valley
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Eyre Highway
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Yalata
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