Kainton
SA 5552 • South Australia
About Kainton
Kainton is a small rural locality in the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, situated approximately 145 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 170 square kilometres of grain farming land on the central Yorke Peninsula.
The nearest town of Kadina, approximately 25 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Copper Triangle of Kadina, Wallaroo, and Moonta is the historic heart of Yorke Peninsula, known for its Cornish mining heritage. There is no public transport serving Kainton; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Kainton falls under postcode 5552 and is governed by the Yorke Peninsula Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Narungga electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5552
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5552 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5552; 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; Kadina 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
No schools listed for this postcode.