Mount Bryan
SA 5418 • South Australia
About Mount Bryan
Mount Bryan is a small town in the Mid North of South Australia, situated on the Barrier Highway approximately 128 kilometres north of Adelaide and 16 kilometres north of the historic copper-mining township of Burra. The town lies within the Regional Council of Goyder and had a population of 114 at the 2021 Census, within a large locality area of around 122 square kilometres of pastoral country. Mount Bryan takes its name from a nearby peak, which was named after John Bryan in the mid-nineteenth century.
The surrounding district is pastoral in character, with sheep grazing and dryland grain farming forming the backbone of the local economy. Burra, a short drive to the south, provides services including shops, schools, and heritage tourism centred on its renowned historic copper mines. Mount Bryan suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle on the edge of South Australia's outback fringe, with wide open skies and the quiet rhythms of a small country town.
Mount Bryan falls under postcode 5418 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frome electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Greyhound / regional coach (Barrier Highway corridor) — Adelaide CBD (Central Bus Station) Approx. 2h
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Barrier Highway (A20) is the primary route; passes through Burra and Gawler
A very small rural town; limited local facilities mean a car is essential for most needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.