Redhill
SA 5521 • South Australia
About Redhill
Redhill, formerly known as Broughton, is a small rural town in South Australia's Mid North region, situated adjacent to the Broughton River within the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area. Located approximately 52 kilometres south-east of Port Pirie and 176 kilometres north of Adelaide, the locality spans a substantial 158 square kilometres of agricultural land. With a 2021 Census population of 147 residents, Redhill is a quiet, tightly-knit farming community that has long supported grain growing and grazing across the surrounding plains.
Life in Redhill revolves around the land and the rhythms of rural South Australia, with the community maintaining a close connection to the agricultural industries that have shaped the region for generations. Essential services are accessed in nearby towns such as Port Pirie and Clare, the latter being the gateway to the famous Clare Valley wine region approximately 50 kilometres to the south. The surrounding countryside offers wide open horizons typical of the South Australian Mid North, and the area is well-suited to those seeking a peaceful, rural lifestyle away from the pressures of urban living.
Redhill falls under postcode 5521 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Port Pirie / Adelaide Approx. 45 min to Port Pirie; 2 hr 30 min to Adelaide
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Redhill Road and the Augusta Highway; Port Pirie is the nearest regional centre
Redhill has minimal local services; a car is essential for all shopping, healthcare, and daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.