Bagot Well
SA 5373 • South Australia
About Bagot Well
Bagot Well is a small rural locality in the Clare Valley wine region of South Australia, covering approximately 74 square kilometres of undulating farming and vineyard country north-east of Clare. The locality falls within the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area and is set in a landscape of cropping paddocks, grazing land, and scattered vineyards typical of the broader Clare Valley, which is one of Australia's most respected cool-climate wine regions. With a population of around 67 residents, Bagot Well is a quiet agricultural community in the pastoral hinterland north of the famous Clare Valley wine trail.
The town of Clare, approximately 20 to 30 kilometres to the west, serves as the main service centre for the region and provides supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and the gateway to the 35-kilometre Riesling Trail — a popular cycling and walking path through the wine trail townships. The Clare Valley is celebrated internationally for its Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, with numerous award-winning wineries and cellar doors accessible from the locality. Adelaide is approximately 160 kilometres to the south via the Main North Road, making Bagot Well a practical rural retreat within two hours of the South Australian capital.
Bagot Well falls under postcode 5373 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Schubert electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Clare / Adelaide Clare approx. 25 min; Adelaide approx. 2 hr
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Main North Road is the primary route south to Adelaide; regular bus services connect Clare to Adelaide
A dispersed rural locality with no local services; all daily needs require a car trip to Clare or further afield
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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West Terrace
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Mildred Street