Cockatoo Valley
SA 5351 • South Australia
About Cockatoo Valley
Cockatoo Valley is a small locality within the Barossa Council local government area of South Australia, located approximately 41 kilometres north-east of the Adelaide CBD and 10 kilometres east of Gawler. Established as a gazetted locality in 2003, the community had a 2021 Census population of 714 residents and sits on the southern fringe of the renowned Barossa wine-growing region. The area offers a semi-rural residential lifestyle with a median household income close to the state average.
Residents of Cockatoo Valley enjoy the proximity to both the Barossa Valley's world-class wineries and the growing satellite city of Gawler, which provides a full range of shops, schools, healthcare, and commuter rail services to Adelaide. The locality has a quiet, semi-rural character with a mix of larger residential blocks and small farming properties, attracting families and lifestyle seekers who want space without straying far from Adelaide. The Barossa Council area offers parks, community facilities, and easy access to scenic Barossa vineyards, cellar doors, and the Tanunda and Nuriootpa townships.
Cockatoo Valley falls under postcode 5351 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Schubert electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Barossa and surrounds regional bus services — Gawler, Nuriootpa 15-25 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Gawler Central station provides frequent train services to Adelaide; the Sturt Highway and Barossa Valley Way are the main road routes
Cockatoo Valley has limited local services; residents drive to Gawler or Barossa townships for all shopping and daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Davies Road
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Margaret Street
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Lyndoch Valley Road
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Margaret Street