Shea-Oak Log
SA 5371 • South Australia
About Shea-Oak Log
Shea-Oak Log is a small rural settlement in the Light Regional Council area of South Australia, situated approximately 56 kilometres north of Adelaide and 15 kilometres north-east of Gawler along the Sturt Highway. With a 2021 Census population of 141, it occupies a compact 41 square kilometres on the fringe of the Barossa Valley, one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. The locality sits between Gawler to the south-west and Tanunda to the east, positioning it at an appealing crossroads of rural industry and tourism.
The area around Shea-Oak Log supports a mix of manufacturing, engineering, grain farming, and pig farming, reflecting the working rural character of the Light Regional Council district. Its proximity to the Barossa Valley means residents have easy access to world-class wineries, gourmet food producers, and the tourism infrastructure of towns like Tanunda and Nuriootpa. Gawler, the nearest significant town, provides shopping, schools, health services, and rail connections to Adelaide, making Shea-Oak Log a practical choice for those seeking rural acreage living within reasonable reach of metropolitan amenities.
Shea-Oak Log falls under postcode 5371 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Schubert electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Gawler / Barossa towns Varies
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Sturt Highway runs through the locality; good road access to both Adelaide and the Barossa
Shea-Oak Log has no local shops or services; residents drive to Gawler or Freeling for daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.