Coulta
SA 5607 • South Australia
About Coulta
Coulta is a small rural township on the lower Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, located approximately 293 kilometres west of Adelaide and 60 kilometres north-west of Port Lincoln, within the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula. Established in 1877 and named from the Nauo word Koolta meaning spring, the township covers a large land area of around 335 square kilometres and has a 2021 Census population of 213. The locality sits within the Eyre Western region, characterised by open mallee scrubland, wheat and sheep farming country, and the vast coastal plains that border the southern Eyre Peninsula.
Life in Coulta revolves around the agricultural traditions of the Lower Eyre Peninsula, with grain cropping and livestock grazing dominating the surrounding landscape. The township itself is modest, with Port Lincoln serving as the main centre for shopping, healthcare, schools, and services within a manageable drive. Coulta appeals to those drawn to South Australia's wide-open rural spaces, the clean air of the Eyre Peninsula, and a deeply rooted community connected to the land.
Coulta falls under postcode 5607 and is governed by District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Flinders electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — Port Lincoln Approx. 45-55 min by car
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Eyre Highway is the main route to Adelaide; Port Lincoln airport offers flights to Adelaide for quicker access
A car is essential for all daily needs; the township has minimal services and Port Lincoln is the nearest major centre
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