Culburra
SA 5261 • South Australia
About Culburra
Culburra is a small rural locality in the Coorong District Council area of South Australia, situated along the Dukes Highway and the Melbourne–Adelaide railway approximately 158 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. The name Culburra derives from an Indigenous word meaning 'plenty of sand', reflecting the sandy character of the surrounding Murray Mallee and Coorong landscape. With a 2021 Census population of 81 residents, Culburra is a quiet, sparsely settled locality covering around 232 square kilometres of mallee scrub and farming country.
The Dukes Highway (National Highway 1) passes through Culburra, placing it on the major freight and travel corridor between Adelaide and Melbourne. The nearby town of Tintinara, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-east, serves as the local service centre, offering a general store, primary school, and community facilities. The broader Coorong and Lakes region — including the iconic Coorong National Park and its Ngarrindjeri cultural landscape — is accessible within the wider area and draws visitors interested in birdwatching and fishing. Life in Culburra is defined by its remote rural character and the vast, flat expanses of mallee country.
Culburra falls under postcode 5261 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Adelaide or Mount Gambier (via Dukes Highway) Approx. 2 hrs to Adelaide
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Dukes Highway (National Highway 1) passes through Culburra providing direct access to Adelaide; Tintinara is the nearest service town
There are no shops or community services within Culburra; all daily needs require driving to Tintinara or further towns along the Dukes Highway
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dukes Highway