Milang
SA 5256 • South Australia
About Milang
Milang is a historic lakeside town in the Alexandrina Council area of South Australia, located approximately 63 kilometres south-east of Adelaide in the Fleurieu Peninsula region. The town was established in 1853 and covers a substantial 43.7 square kilometres on the northern shores of Lake Alexandrina, part of the Coorong and Lower Lakes Ramsar wetland system. With a 2021 Census population of around 962 in the locality, Milang remains a small and quietly historic rural community with deep maritime and pastoral heritage.
Milang's economy and lifestyle have long been tied to agriculture, fishing, and tourism, with Lake Alexandrina drawing water sports enthusiasts, bird watchers, and weekenders from Adelaide. The town retains a charming heritage character, including a restored heritage wharf precinct that reflects its 19th-century role as a significant river port on the Murray-Darling system. Nearby Goolwa (approximately 20 kilometres to the south-west) provides a broader range of shops and services, while the surrounding Fleurieu Peninsula wine country adds to Milang's appeal as a relaxed rural destination.
Milang falls under postcode 5256 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hammond electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- SteaLink rural coach service — Adelaide CBD via Goolwa and Victor Harbor 90-120 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Milang Road and Currency Creek Road to South Road or Princes Highway; car essential
Milang has very limited local services; a car is essential for most daily errands, with Goolwa providing the nearest significant retail options
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.