Western Flat
SA 5268 • South Australia
About Western Flat
Western Flat is a vast and sparsely populated rural locality in the south-east of South Australia, covering an extraordinary 361 square kilometres of flat, open agricultural land in the Tatiara district. With a population of just 121 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, the locality has one of the lowest population densities in the state, reflecting its character as a broad-acre farming region. Western Flat sits within the Mackillop state electorate and the federal electorate of Barker, positioned in the semi-arid pastoral country near the South Australian and Victorian border region.
The landscape of Western Flat is defined by extensive grain-growing properties and sheep stations, with the Tatiara Council governing the area and the regional centre of Keith serving as the main hub for services and community life. The locality's vast size and low population mean that nearly all residents are engaged in or connected to primary industries including grain farming and sheep grazing. Western Flat is entirely car-dependent with no public transport, and residents travel to Keith or Bordertown for essential services, making self-sufficiency and rural resilience hallmarks of the community.
Western Flat falls under postcode 5268 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — Keith (nearest town) Varies; approx. 20–30 min by car
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Dukes Highway (National Highway 8). Keith (~25 km) and Bordertown (~45 km east) are the nearest towns for services.
A very remote farming locality with no pedestrian infrastructure or local services; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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South Terrace
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South Terrace