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Lameroo

SA 5302 • South Australia

857
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1497.32 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricSemi-Rural
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About Lameroo

Lameroo is an agricultural town and locality in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia, located approximately 210 kilometres east of Adelaide and 40 kilometres west of the Victorian border. It falls within the Southern Mallee District Council and sits at an elevation of around 98 metres on the semi-arid Mallee plains, an area known for cereal cropping, sheep grazing, and mallee scrubland. With a town population of around 567 according to the 2021 Census, Lameroo serves as the main service centre for the surrounding farming community.

Established in 1904, Lameroo has retained a classic country town character with a main street that provides essential services to the surrounding agricultural district, including a supermarket, school, hotel, and medical facilities. The Mallee landscape surrounding the town offers opportunities for birdwatching and nature walks, with the adjacent Billiatt Conservation Park providing habitat for native wildlife including the endangered malleefowl. The town is connected to Adelaide via the Mallee Highway, and though distances are significant, the community is self-sufficient and tight-knit, drawing together farmers and families from the broader Southern Mallee district.

Lameroo falls under postcode 5302 and is governed by the Southern Mallee Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Mackillop electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5302
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Mallee
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Mackillop
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.58°, 140.33°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1497.32 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5302

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5302 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,451
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,008

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5302; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach — Adelaide Approx. 2.5–3 hrs

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
No rail service; coach services available with limited frequency
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Mallee Highway provides the main road link to Adelaide; car is the primary transport mode

Walkability Car-Dependent

Basic errands can be done within town, but a car is needed for most services and travel beyond Lameroo

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
857
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lameroo known for? +

Lameroo is known as the main service town of the Southern Mallee district, surrounded by productive cereal cropping and sheep grazing land. It is also notable for proximity to the Billiatt Conservation Park, which provides habitat for the endangered malleefowl and other native wildlife.

How far is Lameroo from Adelaide CBD? +

Lameroo is approximately 210 kilometres east of Adelaide, making it around a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Mallee Highway.

Does Lameroo have public transport? +

Lameroo has limited public transport; there is no passenger rail service, but occasional regional coach services connect to Adelaide. A private vehicle is the primary mode of transport for residents.

What is the population of Lameroo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lameroo's urban centre had a population of around 567 people, serving as the hub for a wider agricultural district in the Southern Mallee.

Is Lameroo a good place to live? +

Lameroo is well-suited to those who enjoy a quiet, country lifestyle and are connected to agriculture. The town provides essential services for families and farmers, with a welcoming community spirit and easy access to the natural beauty of the Mallee landscape.

What is the postcode for Lameroo? +

The postcode for Lameroo is 5302, located in the Southern Mallee district of South Australia.