Truro
SA 5356 • South Australia
About Truro
Truro is a small historic town in South Australia, situated approximately 80 kilometres north-east of Adelaide on the Sturt Highway at the eastern gateway to the Barossa Valley. With a population of 523 at the 2021 Census, the town sits within the Mid Murray Council area at an elevation of 311 metres. Established in 1847, Truro has a long pastoral and agricultural history and serves as a crossroads community between Adelaide, the Barossa Valley, and the Riverland region.
The Sturt Highway forms the main street of Truro, giving the town a classic outback highway character with passing traffic from travellers heading to the Riverland and beyond. Truro offers a small selection of local services, a hotel, and fuel — providing an essential stopping point for travellers. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling hills, vineyards, and farming country, and the nearby Barossa Valley wine region is just 14 kilometres to the south-west, making Truro an affordable base for those wanting a quiet rural lifestyle with access to one of Australia's premier wine regions.
Truro falls under postcode 5356 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Schubert electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Stateliner / regional coach services — Adelaide (Central Bus Station) 80–100 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Sturt Highway (A20) is the main route to Adelaide; car is essential for local travel
Truro is a small highway town where a car is essential; limited local services mean most shopping is done in Nuriootpa or Adelaide
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Burr Street