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Coomandook

SA 5261 • South Australia

83
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
214.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent

About Coomandook

Coomandook is a small rural locality situated on the Dukes Highway in the Coorong District Council area of South Australia, approximately 120 kilometres east-south-east of Adelaide. With a population of 83 recorded in the 2021 Census, it is a modest farming hamlet set on the edge of the Murray Mallee. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open grain-cropping country and sparse scrub, with the locality covering a substantial 214 square kilometres of South Australian lowlands.

The community is anchored by the Coomandook Area School, a P–12 government school that serves families from Coomandook and the surrounding district. Towering grain silos remain a landmark of the town, reflecting the area's enduring agricultural identity based on wheat, barley, sheep, and beef cattle. The locality is well positioned along the Dukes Highway for travellers heading between Adelaide and the Limestone Coast, with the slightly larger township of Coonalpyn located about 29 kilometres away offering additional services.

Coomandook falls under postcode 5261 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5261
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Mackillop
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.60°, 139.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
214.66 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — No scheduled public bus services operate to Coomandook N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
No rail service available
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 25 min

🛣️ Travel via Dukes Highway (A8). A car is essential for all daily needs and commuting.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coomandook is a scattered rural locality with minimal footpaths or local services; a car is essential for almost all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
83
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coomandook known for? +

Coomandook is known as a quiet Murray Mallee farming locality along the Dukes Highway, noted for its iconic grain silos, cereal cropping, sheep and cattle grazing, and the Coomandook Area School which serves students from the surrounding district.

How far is Coomandook from Adelaide? +

Coomandook is approximately 120 kilometres east-south-east of Adelaide, accessible via the Dukes Highway (A8). The drive typically takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes in normal conditions.

Does Coomandook have public transport? +

There is no regular public bus or rail service operating to Coomandook. A private vehicle is the only practical way to travel to and from the locality.

What is the population of Coomandook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coomandook has a population of 83 residents, making it one of the smaller localities in the Coorong District Council area.

Is Coomandook a good place to live? +

Coomandook suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle surrounded by open farmland. It is well suited to farming families and those seeking a tightly knit country community, though residents need to travel to Murray Bridge or Adelaide for most services and shopping.

What is the postcode for Coomandook? +

The postcode for Coomandook, South Australia is 5261.