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Beaufort

SA 5550 • South Australia

81
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
63.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMid NorthAgriculturalRemote
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About Beaufort

Beaufort is a small rural locality situated along the Augusta Highway in the Mid North region of South Australia, within the Wakefield Regional Council area. The locality lies between Port Wakefield and Balaklava, approximately 90 kilometres north of Adelaide, and covers around 64 square kilometres of open agricultural land. With a 2021 Census population of 81 residents, Beaufort is a quiet, dispersed locality with a history dating back to its survey in the late 1870s, characterised by broad acre grain farming and pastoral grazing.

The Augusta Highway — one of South Australia's key north–south arterial roads linking Adelaide to Port Augusta — passes through Beaufort, providing reasonable road access to regional services. The town of Balaklava, the council seat of Wakefield Regional Council, is the nearest service centre with shops, a school, and community facilities. Port Wakefield, a small town at the head of Gulf St Vincent, is also nearby and offers basic services. The area suits those with an affinity for pastoral and farming life in the South Australian Mid North, where grain crops, sheep, and cattle dominate the landscape.

Beaufort falls under postcode 5550 and is governed by the Wakefield Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Narungga electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5550
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wakefield
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Narungga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.09°, 138.24°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
63.62 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5550

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5550 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$53,175
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,131

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5550; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled public bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No train service available; car or private coach is required
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1 hr–1 hr 15 min via Augusta Highway and Main North Road
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 55 min–1 hr

🛣️ The Augusta Highway connects Beaufort directly south to Adelaide; no public transport available in the locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

There are no shops or services within Beaufort; a car is needed for all daily needs, with Balaklava being the nearest service town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
81
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beaufort known for? +

Beaufort is known as a quiet rural locality along the Augusta Highway in South Australia's Mid North, characterised by broad acre grain farming and pastoral grazing. The locality has a long history dating to the 1870s and sits on one of SA's key north–south highway corridors.

How far is Beaufort from Adelaide? +

Beaufort is approximately 90 kilometres north of Adelaide, about a 55-minute to 1 hour 15-minute drive via the Augusta Highway. The highway provides a direct route into the city.

Does Beaufort have public transport? +

There is no scheduled public transport serving Beaufort. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles; the nearest significant services and rail connections are in Adelaide, approximately 90 kilometres to the south.

What is the population of Beaufort? +

According to the 2021 Census, Beaufort had a population of 81 residents. The locality has approximately 28 dwellings across its 64 square kilometre area, reflecting its dispersed rural character.

Is Beaufort a good place to live? +

Beaufort suits those involved in farming or pastoral industries who prefer the wide open spaces of rural South Australia. With no shops or community services in the locality itself, all daily needs are met by travelling to Balaklava or Port Wakefield.

What is the postcode for Beaufort? +

The postcode for Beaufort, South Australia is 5550, shared with nearby localities in the Wakefield Regional Council area including Balaklava and surrounds.