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Charra

SA 5690 • South Australia

26
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
498.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableRetirees
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About Charra

Charra is a remote rural locality in South Australia's far west, situated within the District Council of Ceduna approximately 700 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Covering nearly 500 square kilometres, it is a vast and sparsely populated area with a population of fewer than 30 residents. The landscape is dominated by agricultural land, particularly pastoral grazing, with coastal conservation zones along its southern boundary near the Great Australian Bight. Charra sits within the federal Division of Grey and the state electoral district of Flinders.

Life in Charra is quintessentially outback South Australian — quiet, self-reliant, and deeply connected to the land. The area is suited to those seeking isolation and wide open spaces, with the nearest major services found in Ceduna, roughly 60 kilometres away. The coastline nearby offers spectacular, unspoilt stretches of the Great Australian Bight, attracting wildlife enthusiasts and travellers on the Eyre Highway. Residents are predominantly involved in farming, pastoral work, or are part of the small local Indigenous communities.

Charra falls under postcode 5690 and lies within an unincorporated area with no local council. For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Flinders electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5690
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Unincorporated
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Flinders
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-32.28°, 133.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
498.14 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5690

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5690, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,340
Median 2023–24
$57,440
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,499

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5690; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
700 km
By Train
No direct rail service
By Car (Peak)
approx. 7 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 7 hours

🛣️ Nearest town is Ceduna (~60 km). Access via Eyre Highway.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No walkable amenities; private vehicle essential for all trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
26
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charra located? +

Charra is a remote rural locality in South Australia's far west, within the District Council of Ceduna, approximately 60 km from the town of Ceduna and about 700 km north-west of Adelaide.

What is the population of Charra SA? +

Charra is one of Australia's most sparsely populated localities, with fewer than 30 residents according to the 2021 Census.

What is the land use in Charra? +

The majority of land in Charra is used for pastoral agriculture and grazing, with coastal areas along its southern boundary zoned for conservation as part of the Great Australian Bight region.

What is the population of Charra? +

Charra had a population of 26 at the 2021 Census.