Coorong
SA 5264 • South Australia
About Coorong
Coorong is a small rural locality in the Coorong region in the South East of SA, situated approximately 215 kilometres from Adelaide CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 826 square kilometres of the Coorong lagoon system and surrounding farmland.
The nearest town of Meningie, approximately 30 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Coorong National Park is a World Heritage Ramsar wetland, famous for its birdlife, fishing, and the story of the film Storm Boy. There is no public transport serving Coorong; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Coorong falls under postcode 5264 and is governed by the Coorong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Mackillop electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5264
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5264, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5264; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Meningie is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 North Terrace