Rural suburbs South Australia
Low-density agricultural areas — paddocks, farms, scattered houses on multi-hectare blocks, well-water and septic the norm rather than reticulated services. SuburbScan tracks 516 rural suburbs in South Australia, home to 140,875 residents combined. On average these suburbs carry moderate bushfire risk, moderate crime risk, and moderate flood risk. Compare the top-rated, most populated, and fastest-growing rural suburbs below.
3,331 sales, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Most Populated
Loxton
SA 5333 · 4,677 residents
Port Augusta West
SA 5700 · 4,046 residents
Mannum
SA 5238 · 2,919 residents
Barmera
SA 5345 · 2,884 residents
Angaston
SA 5353 · 2,202 residents
Balaklava
SA 5461 · 2,083 residents
Ceduna
SA 5690 · 1,955 residents
Tumby Bay
SA 5605 · 1,781 residents
Tailem Bend
SA 5260 · 1,705 residents
Penola
SA 5277 · 1,622 residents
Top-Rated
Lower Inman Valley
SA 5211 · 517 residents
Jamestown
SA 5491 · 1,549 residents
Loxton
SA 5333 · 4,677 residents
Robe
SA 5276 · 1,252 residents
Orroroo
SA 5431 · 578 residents
Hindmarsh Valley
SA 5211 · 648 residents
Penola
SA 5277 · 1,622 residents
Auburn
SA 5451 · 668 residents
Crystal Brook
SA 5523 · 1,537 residents
Cummins
SA 5631 · 981 residents
Fastest Growing
Arcoona
SA 5720 · 82 residents
Point Boston
SA 5607 · 62 residents
Shaugh
SA 5267 · 54 residents
Island Beach
SA 5222 · 71 residents
Taldra
SA 5311 · 57 residents
Wellington East
SA 5259 · 291 residents
Conmurra
SA 5272 · 76 residents
Oak Valley
SA 5690 · 96 residents
Point Pearce
SA 5573 · 147 residents
Holder
SA 5330 · 123 residents
Common questions about Rural suburbs in SA
How many rural suburbs are there in South Australia?
There are 516 suburbs tagged rural in South Australia on SuburbScan home to a combined 140,875 residents.
What are the largest rural suburbs in South Australia?
The most populated rural suburbs in South Australia are Loxton, Port Augusta West, and Mannum.
Which rural suburbs in South Australia are growing fastest?
By population change between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the fastest-growing rural suburbs in South Australia are Arcoona, Point Boston, and Shaugh.