Kelly
SA 5641 • South Australia
About Kelly
Kelly is a small rural locality on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, situated approximately 270 km north-west of Adelaide and 13 km south-east of the nearest town, Kimba. Covering a vast 358 km², the locality sits at the heart of the District Council of Kimba and recorded a population of just 59 residents in the 2021 census. The surrounding landscape is classic outback South Australia — open scrub, red soils, and expansive skies characteristic of the Eyre Western region.
Life in Kelly revolves around the land: the area supports sheep grazing and broadacre grain farming typical of the Eyre Peninsula hinterland. Residents rely on Kimba for everyday services, including groceries, schooling, and community events. The region offers a quiet, unhurried lifestyle for those who appreciate wide-open spaces, low density living, and a tight-knit rural community.
Kelly falls under postcode 5641 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Flinders electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- School bus only — Kimba ~20 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ No public transport links. Car is the only practical option. Kimba (~13 km) is the nearest service town.
Entirely car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths or public transport.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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69 West Terrace