Moorook South
SA 5332 • South Australia
About Moorook South
Moorook South is a small rural locality in South Australia's Riverland region, situated along the eastern bank of the Murray River between Loxton and Kingston on Murray, within the Riverland Local Government Area. The locality covers approximately 25.6 square kilometres and recorded a 2021 Census population of 166 residents across 76 dwellings. Its position in the heart of the Riverland places it amid the fruit-growing and viticulture country for which the region is renowned, approximately 200 kilometres north-east of Adelaide.
The Murray River is the defining feature of Moorook South, and the locality is home to the Moorook Riverfront Reserve — a popular free camping and picnic spot on the river bank that draws visitors year-round for fishing, boating, and relaxed outdoor recreation. The broader Moorook area includes wetlands and nature reserves supporting abundant birdlife, making it a draw for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. With the service towns of Loxton and Kingston on Murray nearby, residents enjoy access to essential amenities while living a quiet, river-oriented lifestyle in one of South Australia's most scenic inland waterway areas.
Moorook South falls under postcode 5332 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Chaffey electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Loxton / Adelaide Varies
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Sturt Highway provides the main route west to Adelaide
Moorook South is a dispersed riverside locality with no commercial centre; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Watchel Road