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Warnertown

SA 5540 • South Australia

208
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
130.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalMid NorthQuiet

About Warnertown

Warnertown is a small rural locality in South Australia's Mid North region, approximately 214 kilometres north of the Adelaide city centre and 13 kilometres south-east of Port Pirie. The locality falls within the Port Pirie Regional Council area and covers around 130 square kilometres of agricultural land in the Yorke and Mid North region. With a population of 208 at the 2021 Census, Warnertown retains the quiet character of a traditional South Australian country settlement.

The nearby city of Port Pirie, one of South Australia's significant regional centres, provides residents with access to supermarkets, a hospital, schools, and train services to Adelaide. The surrounding district is known for cereal cropping and sheep farming on the broad mid-north plains, set against the backdrop of the Southern Flinders Ranges. The Augusta Highway connects Warnertown to both Port Pirie and Adelaide, making it a practical rural address for those working in the Port Pirie industrial and services sector.

Warnertown falls under postcode 5540 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5540
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Stuart
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-33.21°, 138.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
130.23 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Port Pirie Railway Station
14 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service in Warnertown — Port Pirie for onward travel N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
214 km
By Train
Via Port Pirie station (~14 km away); train to Adelaide approx. 2.5 hr
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr

🛣️ Augusta Highway is the main route; Port Pirie provides rail connections and full services 13 km north-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Warnertown is a small rural locality with no local shops; all daily services are accessed by car in Port Pirie

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
208
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warnertown known for? +

Warnertown is a quiet agricultural locality in South Australia's Mid North, known for its surrounding cereal cropping and sheep grazing properties. It sits close to Port Pirie, one of the region's main industrial and service centres.

How far is Warnertown from Adelaide? +

Warnertown is approximately 214 kilometres north of Adelaide, a roughly 2–2.5 hour drive via the Augusta Highway.

Does Warnertown have public transport? +

Warnertown itself has no local public transport. However, Port Pirie's railway station, approximately 13–14 kilometres north-west, provides train services to Adelaide. A car is needed to reach Port Pirie.

What is the population of Warnertown? +

According to the 2021 Census, Warnertown has a population of 208 people across approximately 130 square kilometres of rural land in the Port Pirie Regional Council area.

Is Warnertown a good place to live? +

Warnertown suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Port Pirie's services. It offers open farming country and a small community feel, though all amenities require a short drive.

What is the postcode for Warnertown? +

The postcode for Warnertown, SA is 5540.