Linwood
SA 5410 • South Australia
About Linwood
Linwood is a tiny rural settlement in South Australia's Mid North region, situated on the Horrocks Highway approximately 25 km north of Gawler and within the Light Regional Council area. With a population of just 41 people recorded in the 2021 census, it is one of South Australia's smallest named localities. The settlement straddles the southern bank of the Light River, and the historic stone bridge over the river – built in 1891 to replace one washed away in floods – remains a local landmark. Linwood falls within the fertile agricultural district settled in the early colonial period.
Linwood is a quiet rural community in the heart of South Australia's agricultural belt, surrounded by grain cropping and grazing properties. The nearby Horrocks Highway connects residents to Gawler in the south, where a full range of services, schools, and retail are available, and to Clare Valley wine country to the north. The broader Light Regional Council area is experiencing slow but steady growth as peri-urban residents seek rural acreage within reach of Gawler and Adelaide. Linwood itself retains a heritage character with historical Methodist church and school connections.
Linwood falls under postcode 5410 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frome electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional coach — Gawler / Adelaide Gawler ~25 min, Adelaide ~60 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Nearest train access is at Gawler. Horrocks Highway is the primary road link south.
No services within walking distance. A car is required for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.