Keith
SA 5267 • Rest of SA
About Keith
Keith is a small regional town in the Tatiara District Council area of South Australia, located approximately 230 kilometres south-east of Adelaide along the Dukes Highway. With a population of around 1,350 and an older demographic (average age 60+), it serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district. The town has a classic Australian country character with wide streets and heritage buildings.
Keith offers essential services including a hospital, schools, supermarket, and sporting facilities centred along Heritage Street. The town is known for its proximity to the Bool Lagoon wetlands and the Coorong, attracting retirees and farming families. The Keith Institute and local sporting clubs provide a strong community hub, and affordable housing (median around 80K) makes it accessible for those seeking a rural lifestyle.
Keith falls under postcode 5267 and is governed by Tatiara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the MacKillop electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Firefly Express / V/Line — Adelaide or Melbourne (interstate coach) 3 hr to Adelaide
- Local community bus — Bordertown / Naracoorte 45 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Most residents rely on private vehicles. Nearest regional centre is Bordertown (45 km) or Murray Bridge (130 km).
The town centre is compact and walkable for basic errands, but a car is essential for anything beyond the main street and for travel to larger centres.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tolmer Terrace
Housing 2021 Census
7 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 27
- 2. South Africa 13
- 3. New Zealand 11
- 4. Scotland 10
- 5. Philippines 9
- 6. Germany 5
- 7. South Korea 5
- 8. Wales 5
- 9. Netherlands 4
- 10. China 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)