Snowtown
SA 5520 • South Australia
About Snowtown
Snowtown is a small country town in the Mid North of South Australia, situated 145 kilometres north of Adelaide along the Augusta Highway within the Wakefield Regional Council local government area. Established in the late 19th century as a service centre for surrounding grain and sheep farming properties, the town sits at an elevation of 103 metres and receives around 407 millimetres of rainfall annually. It lies on both the main road and rail routes between Adelaide and Perth, giving it a strategic position in the region despite its modest size of approximately 425 residents at the 2021 Census.
Snowtown functions as a quiet rural service town for the surrounding agricultural district, with basic amenities including shops, a hotel, and community facilities serving the broader Mid North farming community. The town gained national notoriety following the discovery of the 1990s 'bodies in barrels' murders, a case that was depicted in the 2011 Australian film Snowtown. Beyond this history, the area offers a typical Mid North landscape of wheat fields and low scrubland, appealing to those seeking an affordable, self-sufficient lifestyle in rural South Australia, with Adelaide accessible in about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Snowtown falls under postcode 5520 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach services — Adelaide / Port Augusta Approx 1.5-2 hr to Adelaide
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Augusta Highway (A1); relatively flat driving conditions through Mid North SA
Basic local amenities are within the small township, but a car is needed for most shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Glen Davidson Drive