Naracoorte
SA 5271 • Rest of SA
About Naracoorte
Naracoorte is a regional rural town in South Australia's Limestone Coast, situated approximately 330 kilometres south-east of Adelaide within the Naracoorte and Lucindale District Council area. With a population of 6,211, the town serves as the main service hub for the surrounding pastoral and agricultural region, drawing residents engaged in farming, viticulture, and related industries. The median age of 40 reflects a settled community, with household incomes around $1,373 per week and affordable median rents of $230 per week making it one of the more accessible regional centres in the state.
Naracoorte is perhaps best known for the Naracoorte Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws visitors from across Australia and beyond to explore its remarkable fossil deposits and active cave systems. The town supports a self-sufficient community with schools, a hospital, sporting clubs, and local retail including a Woolworths supermarket. Surrounded by sheep stations, vineyards, and nature reserves, it offers a relaxed country lifestyle with strong community ties and easy access to the natural beauty of the Limestone Coast.
Naracoorte falls under postcode 5271 and is governed by Naracoorte and Lucindale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the MacKillop electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsKingcraig Plaza, 26 Roberston Street Naracoorte 5271 SA
Schools
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12 Rolland Street
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Stewart Terrace
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Park Terrace
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Cedar Avenue
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72 Old Caves Road
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Vogelsang Road
Housing 2021 Census
60 state housing + 47 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Afghanistan 149
- 2. Philippines 138
- 3. New Zealand 135
- 4. England 121
- 5. China 101
- 6. Malaysia 88
- 7. Pakistan 35
- 8. Thailand 32
- 9. Vietnam 30
- 10. Samoa 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)