Leighton
SA 5417 • South Australia
About Leighton
Leighton is a rural locality covering 101.0 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 30 kilometres from Burra and around 165 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 46 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Leighton is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Leighton forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Burra provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Leighton revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Leighton falls under postcode 5417 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Burra Approx 22 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Burra approximately 30 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Main St
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7 Bridge Terrace