Gillentown
SA 5453 • South Australia
About Gillentown
Gillentown is a small rural locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area of South Australia's Mid North region, approximately 117 kilometres north of Adelaide within the celebrated Clare Valley wine country. With a population of 108 residents across just under 7 square kilometres, Gillentown is an intimate rural community sitting on the fringes of Clare town, which lies a short distance to the north along the main route through the valley. The locality falls within the Narungga state electorate and the broader Yorke and Mid North statistical region.
The Clare Valley is renowned as one of Australia's premier wine regions, famous for its Rieslings and cool-climate varieties, and Gillentown residents enjoy proximity to cellar doors, including the nearby Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre, and boutique producers such as Shut the Gate Wines. The broader region offers the Riesling Trail — a popular cycling and walking trail following a converted railway corridor — connecting Clare and Auburn through spectacular scenery. Clare town provides residents with schools, supermarkets, medical services, and community facilities, making Gillentown a viable address for those who value a wine-country lifestyle within reach of a regional township.
Gillentown falls under postcode 5453 and is governed by Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Premier Stateliner / regional coach — Adelaide CBD Approx. 1h 45m
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport; Main North Road provides the direct route to Adelaide
A small rural locality with no on-site shops or services; Clare town provides all daily amenities a short drive away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Elliot Street
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137 Main North Road
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29 Victoria Road
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59 Main North Road
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