Black Springs
SA 5413 • South Australia
About Black Springs
Black Springs is a rural locality covering 65.9 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 20 kilometres from Clare and around 135 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 49 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Black Springs is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Black Springs forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Clare provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Black Springs revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Black Springs falls under postcode 5413 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frome electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Clare Approx 15 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Clare approximately 20 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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7 Saddle Road