Frances
SA 5262 • South Australia
About Frances
Frances is a small rural township in South Australia's Limestone Coast region, situated within the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area. Located approximately 291 kilometres south-east of Adelaide and around 40 kilometres north-east of Naracoorte, Frances sits close to the South Australian–Victorian border. At the 2021 Census the township recorded a population of 92 residents, with the predominant age group being 60–69 years, reflecting its appeal to retirees and long-established farming families.
Frances developed as a railway town on the historic Mount Gambier railway line, which operated between Wolseley and Mount Gambier until its closure in April 1995. Despite the end of the railway era, the township retains its agricultural importance as a grain receiving point, with silos and a general store servicing the surrounding farming community. The Frances LPO (licensed post office) provides essential postal services. The surrounding landscape is characterised by broad pastoral country with farming of grain, livestock, and grazing typical of the Limestone Coast's productive hinterland.
Frances falls under postcode 5262 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 — Naracoorte / Adelaide Approx. 35 min to Naracoorte by car
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Dukes Highway provides main road access. Bordertown is the nearest larger town to the north-east.
Frances has a general store and post office only — virtually all services require a car trip to Naracoorte or Bordertown
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bradley Avenue