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Maaoupe

SA 5277 • South Australia

93
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
187.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful

About Maaoupe

Maaoupe is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Wattle Range Council area of South Australia's Limestone Coast region, approximately 400 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. Covering 187.9 square kilometres with a 2021 Census population of just 93 residents, it is a quiet farming district characterised by open pastoral land and scattered homesteads. The locality lies between the larger towns of Penola to the north and Millicent to the south-west.

The surrounding Wattle Range Council area supports a diverse agricultural economy including sheep and cattle grazing, dairy farming, and forestry, with the region also known for its premium wine production centred around the nearby Coonawarra wine district. Residents travel to Penola or Lucindale for essential services, schools, and shopping. Maaoupe Road and the Penola–Lucindale Road provide the main access through the locality, and a car is essential for daily life in this rural setting.

Maaoupe falls under postcode 5277 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Gambier electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5277
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Mount Gambier
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-37.27°, 140.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
187.91 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
400 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
4-4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4-4.5 hours

🛣️ Access via Riddoch Highway and Dukes Highway to Adelaide; nearest towns for services are Penola (20 km) and Lucindale (30 km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, schools, or services within the locality; all errands require driving to Penola or Lucindale

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
93
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maaoupe known for? +

Maaoupe is a quiet farming locality in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, known for its pastoral agricultural landscape. The surrounding area is renowned for the Coonawarra wine district and diverse agricultural production including sheep, cattle, and dairy farming.

How far is Maaoupe from Adelaide? +

Maaoupe is approximately 400 kilometres south-east of Adelaide CBD, which is about a 4 to 4.5 hour drive via the Dukes Highway and Riddoch Highway.

Does Maaoupe have public transport? +

Maaoupe has no public transport services. There is no passenger rail in the immediate region, and no regular bus routes serve the locality. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Maaoupe? +

According to the 2021 Census, Maaoupe has a population of 93 residents across 187.9 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land in the Wattle Range Council area.

Is Maaoupe a good place to live? +

Maaoupe suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in South Australia's Limestone Coast. While the locality has no local services, the nearby towns of Penola and Lucindale provide shops, schools, and community facilities, and the surrounding region offers excellent agricultural land and proximity to the Coonawarra wine district.

What is the postcode for Maaoupe? +

The postcode for Maaoupe, South Australia is 5277.