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Korunye

SA 5502 • South Australia

224
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
77.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuietHistoric
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About Korunye

Korunye is a small rural locality in South Australia, situated beside the Adelaide–Crystal Brook rail corridor between Two Wells and Mallala, within the former Mallala Council area approximately 60 kilometres north of Adelaide. With a population of 224 residents spread across a large 77.1 square kilometres, the locality is sparsely settled across flat to gently undulating agricultural land typical of the Adelaide Plains. The median income is modest at around 3,900, reflecting its character as a quiet rural community centred on broad-acre farming.

Korunye takes its name from the historic Korunye Railway Siding, a reminder of the locality's role in South Australia's agricultural rail history. The surrounding landscape is defined by paddocks and dry farming properties, with the nearby towns of Mallala and Two Wells providing basic services for residents. The locality borders the Light Regional Council and is set in the broader Adelaide Plains region, which feeds into the nearby Barossa Valley wine country to the northeast. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, and the locality suits those who value wide open spaces, affordable land, and a genuinely rural way of life.

Korunye falls under postcode 5502 and is governed by the Adelaide Plains 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
5502
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Adelaide Plains
Federal Electorate
Grey
State Electorate
Frome
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.51°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
77.15 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5502

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5502, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,867
Median 2023–24
$52,959
▲ 20.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,897

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5502; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular scheduled services — Mallala and Two Wells are nearest service towns N/A

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
62 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Gawler Station then train to Adelaide (approx. 50 min train)
By Car (Peak)
55–75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45–55 min

🛣️ Access via Two Wells Road and Port Wakefield Road or Main North Road; a car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; no commercial services exist within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
224
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Korunye known for? +

Korunye is known for its historic railway heritage — the locality takes its name from the Korunye Railway Siding on the Adelaide–Crystal Brook rail line — and its character as quiet, open agricultural land on the Adelaide Plains between Two Wells and Mallala.

How far is Korunye from Adelaide CBD? +

Korunye is approximately 60 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD, typically a 50–75 minute drive via Port Wakefield Road or Main North Road depending on traffic.

Does Korunye have public transport? +

Korunye has no public transport services. The freight rail line passes through the locality but carries no passenger services. Residents must drive to access public transport, with Gawler being the nearest station on the Adelaide suburban rail network, approximately 35 kilometres to the south.

What is the population of Korunye? +

According to the 2021 Census, Korunye has a population of 224 residents across approximately 74 dwellings, spread across a large 77 square kilometre rural locality.

Is Korunye a good place to live? +

Korunye suits those who value wide open spaces, affordable rural land, and a genuinely quiet farming lifestyle within reach of Adelaide. It is well-suited to agricultural workers and those who prefer rural living while remaining connected to the city by car.

What is the postcode for Korunye? +

The postcode for Korunye, South Australia is 5502.