Oakbank
SA 5243 • South Australia
About Oakbank
Oakbank is a historic town nestled in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 30 kilometres east of Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills Council local government area. Established in the early 1840s by Scottish settlers, the town sits at an elevation of 338 metres in the Onkaparinga Valley and had a 2021 Census population of 865 residents across roughly 27 square kilometres. The area is popular with those seeking a rural hills lifestyle within commuting distance of metropolitan Adelaide.
Oakbank is best known for hosting the annual Easter Racing Carnival at Oakbank Racecourse, one of South Australia's most beloved country horse-racing events attracting thousands of visitors each year. The town is surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and cool-climate producers of the Adelaide Hills wine region, with charming neighbouring towns such as Balhannah, Woodside, and the famous German heritage village of Hahndorf all within easy reach. A small local shopping strip caters to everyday needs, while the South Eastern Freeway provides straightforward access to Adelaide.
Oakbank falls under postcode 5243 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kavel electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Route 840 (Nairne–Adelaide via Hills) — Adelaide City (King William Street) 55-70 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ South Eastern Freeway (A8) is the main route into Adelaide; bus services available via Mount Barker Road corridor
A car is required for most errands; the small town centre has limited shops, and larger services are found in Mount Barker or Hahndorf
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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154 Onkaparinga Valley Road