Koolunga
SA 5464 • South Australia
About Koolunga
Koolunga is a small township in the Mid North region of South Australia, situated approximately 64 kilometres south-east of Port Pirie and 46 kilometres north-west of Clare, within the Port Pirie Regional Council area. Covering over 207 square kilometres of agricultural land, the locality has a population of around 183 residents and serves as a modest rural community amid broad-acre grain farming and pastoral country. The township's origins date to 1846, when land occupation licences were first issued for the area, giving it one of the longer settlement histories in the Mid North.
The surrounding landscape is characterised by the open plains and rolling country typical of South Australia's Mid North — vast cereal cropping paddocks, scattered farmsteads, and big outback skies. Crystal Brook and Clare are the nearest towns providing schools, supermarkets, and medical services, while Port Pirie to the north offers a larger regional hub. Koolunga suits those who embrace a genuine rural lifestyle, with the Clare Valley wine region and Flinders Ranges both within a comfortable day's drive.
Koolunga falls under postcode 5464 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — Car required for all trips N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the Horrocks Highway and Augusta Highway south toward Adelaide
A car is essential for all errands; no local shops or services within walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Main Street
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Valley Road