Calomba
SA 5501 • South Australia
About Calomba
Calomba is a rural locality covering 52.9 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 25 kilometres from Gawler and around 60 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 46 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Calomba 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, Calomba forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Gawler provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Calomba revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Calomba falls under postcode 5501 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 — Gawler Approx 18 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Gawler approximately 25 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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Gawler Road