Malinong
SA 5259 • South Australia
About Malinong
Malinong is a rural locality covering 167.3 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 25 kilometres from Tailem Bend and around 120 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 47 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Malinong 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, Malinong forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Tailem Bend provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Malinong revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Malinong falls under postcode 5259 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Tailem Bend Approx 18 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Tailem Bend approximately 25 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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24 Rayson Street
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Taplin Street