Coomunga
SA 5607 • South Australia
About Coomunga
Coomunga is a small rural locality situated about 16 kilometres northwest of Port Lincoln on the lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. With a population of 133 at the 2021 Census, it is governed by the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula and lies within the state electoral district of Flinders. Both the Flinders Highway and the historic Eyre Peninsula Railway pass through the locality, lending it a character shaped by agriculture and transport heritage. The area spans nearly 60 square kilometres of predominantly flat farmland beneath wide southern skies.
Life in Coomunga revolves around farming and the quiet rhythms of a tight-knit country community. A small local winery and the West Coast Memorial Park and funeral director are among the few businesses serving residents and travellers passing through. Port Lincoln — 16 kilometres to the south-east — provides the nearest supermarkets, schools, hospital, and most services. The locality suits those who value rural solitude, wide open spaces, and the unhurried pace of agricultural life on Eyre Peninsula.
Coomunga falls under postcode 5607 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 — Port Lincoln 25 min
Commute to Port Lincoln
🛣️ No rail service; car or regional coach required
Rural locality with no footpaths; a car is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Private Bag 94
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Ashman Terrace
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Third Street