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Buchanan

SA 5374 • South Australia

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
52.11 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoric
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About Buchanan

Buchanan is a small rural locality in South Australia's Mid North region, situated approximately 20 kilometres east of Kapunda within the Light Regional Council area. Covering around 52 square kilometres of rolling agricultural country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality is characteristic of the productive mixed farming land between the Barossa Valley and the Mid North, where cereal cropping, sheep, and cattle grazing are the dominant industries.

Kapunda, the nearest service town, is a historic copper mining and pastoral community with heritage buildings, local shops, and community services. The Barossa Valley wine region is within easy reach, and the surrounding Mid North district is known for its productive red-brown soils and mixed farming character. Buchanan suits those with an affinity for the rolling agricultural landscapes of South Australia's Mid North.

Buchanan falls under postcode 5374 and is governed by the Goyder Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Frome electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5374
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goyder
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Frome
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.15°, 139.12°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
52.11 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5374

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5374 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,538
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,695

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5374; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Gawler for Adelaide Metro rail (approx. 50 min then 45 min to Adelaide)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min - 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Access via the Kapunda road and Main North Road; the Barossa Valley is nearby

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Buchanan has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Kapunda providing the nearest basic services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buchanan known for? +

Buchanan is a quiet agricultural locality near Kapunda in SA's Mid North, known for its mixed cereal cropping and sheep farming properties and proximity to the Barossa Valley wine region.

How far is Buchanan from Adelaide? +

Buchanan is approximately 80 kilometres north of Adelaide, typically a 1 to 1 hour 20 minute drive via Kapunda and the Main North Road.

Does Buchanan have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Buchanan. A private vehicle is essential, with Kapunda providing the nearest basic services and Gawler offering Adelaide Metro rail connections.

What is the population of Buchanan? +

According to the 2021 Census, Buchanan has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 52 square kilometre area in the Light Regional Council.

Is Buchanan a good place to live? +

Buchanan suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in SA's Mid North farming country, with the Barossa Valley's wineries and Adelaide's city amenities both accessible within reasonable driving distance.

What is the postcode for Buchanan? +

The postcode for Buchanan, SA is 5374.