Cleve
SA 5640 • South Australia
About Cleve
Cleve is a small agricultural town on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, located approximately 527 kilometres north-west of Adelaide within the District Council of Cleve. With a population of 953, the town serves as a quiet service hub for the surrounding farming districts in the Eyre Western region. The area is characterised by broad-acre cropping and grazing properties typical of the Eyre Peninsula, with the town established in 1879 and sitting at an elevation of around 196 metres.
Cleve offers the essentials of a genuine country town, including a hospital, schools, local shops, and a strong community spirit that comes with rural living. The Cleve Agricultural and Folk Museum, housed in the historic old council building, celebrates the region's farming heritage and is a point of local pride. Life here revolves around the agricultural calendar, and the wide open spaces and unhurried pace appeal to those seeking an authentic rural lifestyle far from the pressures of city living.
Cleve falls under postcode 5640 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Flinders electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services — Port Augusta / Adelaide 5–6 hr to Adelaide
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Lincoln Highway and Eyre Highway provide main road access; regional coach services available via Port Augusta
A car is needed for most errands; the town centre provides basic services but driving is essential for anything beyond local needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Second Street