Pooginagoric
SA 5268 • South Australia
About Pooginagoric
Pooginagoric is a small rural locality in the Tatiara region of South Australia's south-east, situated approximately 330 kilometres from Adelaide near the South Australian–Victorian border. Covering around 110 square kilometres of productive agricultural land, the area sits within the broader Tatiara district known for its cereal cropping and livestock grazing. With a population of approximately 55 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Pooginagoric is one of the state's more sparsely settled localities. The community is predominantly made up of established farming families, with the dominant age group in the 50–59 range.
Life in Pooginagoric revolves around pastoral and dryland farming, with the flat to gently undulating terrain well suited to wheat, barley, and sheep production. Residents rely on the nearby township of Keith (roughly 25 kilometres away) for everyday services including shopping, schooling, and medical care. The area offers a quiet, self-reliant lifestyle characteristic of the South Australian Outback fringe, with wide open skies and a strong sense of agricultural community. Those drawn to Pooginagoric typically value wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and a deep connection to the land.
Pooginagoric falls under postcode 5268 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Tatiara community bus (on-demand) — Keith ~30 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Keith is the nearest service town (~25 km). Bordertown (~50 km) also provides regional services.
No pedestrian infrastructure. All daily needs require a private vehicle, with Keith being the nearest town for services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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South Terrace
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South Terrace