Sutherlands
SA 5374 • South Australia
About Sutherlands
Sutherlands is a small rural locality in the Mid North region of South Australia, situated 12 kilometres east of Eudunda and approximately 125 kilometres north-east of Adelaide in the Regional Council of Goyder. With a population of just 33 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the region's quiet farming communities spread across a 50 square kilometre area. The locality sits in a productive agricultural belt known for cereal cropping and pastoral grazing, with a landscape of open paddocks and sparse native vegetation.
Life in Sutherlands revolves around the land — residents are predominantly farming families who have worked this region for generations. The area has a proud history tied to the now-closed Morgan railway line, which once had a station here from 1878 until 1969. Today, residents rely on the nearby town of Eudunda for essential services including shops, a school, and medical facilities. The community reflects a deeply rural Australian lifestyle, with the pace of life dictated by seasons and the land.
Sutherlands falls under postcode 5374 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frome electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car travel via the Barrier Highway is the primary transport option. Nearest train access at Gawler (~75km)
No footpaths or local services — a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Reserve Road
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8 Ward Street