Kadina
SA 5554 • Rest of SA
About Kadina
Kadina is the largest town on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, located approximately 144 kilometres north-northwest of Adelaide. With a population of around 4,700, it serves as a key service centre for the surrounding agricultural region. The town was established in 1861 following the discovery of copper and is one of the three "Copper Triangle" towns, known collectively as "Little Cornwall" due to the significant Cornish immigrant influence. Today Kadina blends its rich mining heritage with a thriving rural community.
Kadina offers a relaxed country lifestyle with a surprising range of amenities for its size, including supermarkets, cafes, a hospital, and good schools. The town's Cornish heritage is celebrated biennially at the Kernewek Lowender festival, one of the largest Cornish festivals in the world. The Kadina Heritage Museum and the Matta House showcase the area's mining history. Families enjoy affordable housing, a strong community feel, and proximity to beautiful Yorke Peninsula beaches at Wallaroo and Moonta Bay, both just 15-20 minutes away.
Kadina falls under postcode 5554 and is governed by Copper Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- YP Coaches — Kadina to Adelaide (via Copper Coast Hwy) 2 hrs
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Regional town; most residents work locally or in nearby Copper Coast towns
Town centre walkable with shops on Graves St; car needed for broader area
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths1 Forster Street Kadina 5554 SA
Schools
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George Street
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Doswell Terrace
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Lipson Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
51 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 97
- 2. India 16
- 3. New Zealand 15
- 4. Netherlands 13
- 5. Philippines 8
- 6. Scotland 8
- 7. Vietnam 8
- 8. Germany 7
- 9. South Korea 6
- 10. Bangladesh 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)