Rudall
SA 5642 • South Australia
About Rudall
Rudall is a small rural locality on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, situated within the District Council of Cleve approximately 18 kilometres west of the township of Cleve. With a population of just 71 residents spread across a vast 487 square kilometres, the locality is one of the more sparsely settled areas in the region. Named after politician Samuel Rudall and the cadastral Hundred of Rudall, the area has a history rooted in wheat farming and wool grazing that stretches back to the early twentieth century.
The landscape around Rudall is characterised by open agricultural plains typical of the Eyre Peninsula's grain belt, with cereal cropping and sheep runs dominating the land. Residents rely on the nearby town of Cleve for essential services including shopping, schools, medical facilities, and community life. The locality is accessed via the Birdseye Highway and is within reach of the Spencer Gulf coast, offering a quiet outback lifestyle in one of South Australia's productive but thinly populated agricultural regions.
Rudall falls under postcode 5642 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Flinders electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Stateliner (limited) — Adelaide (via Cleve) Approx. 7-8 hrs to Adelaide
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Birdseye Highway and Lincoln Highway; Stateliner coaches connect Cleve to Adelaide 5 days per week
A car is essential for all daily needs; no local shops or services exist within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.