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Mil-Lel

SA 5291 • South Australia

382
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
70.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAgriculturalAffordableLimestone Coast

About Mil-Lel

Mil-Lel is a small rural town in the District Council of Grant, situated in South Australia's Limestone Coast region approximately 7 kilometres north-east of Mount Gambier and 374 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. With a population of 382 residents according to the 2021 Census and an area of approximately 70 square kilometres, Mil-Lel is a quiet agricultural locality surrounded by the productive farming lands typical of the Limestone Coast. The area enjoys a mild, temperate climate with good rainfall, supporting a mix of grazing, cropping, and timber plantations.

Mil-Lel residents benefit from close proximity to Mount Gambier, the Limestone Coast's largest city, which offers a full range of shopping, health, education, and employment services. The surrounding region is renowned for its significant cave systems, the famous Blue Lake, and the broader Limestone Coast wine country including the Coonawarra and Wrattonbully wine regions. The locality has a peaceful rural character, and its position near the South Australia–Victoria border adds to the sense of wide-open country living within easy reach of regional city amenities.

Mil-Lel falls under postcode 5291 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Gambier electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5291
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Mount Gambier
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-37.78°, 140.88°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
70.25 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limestone Coast regional services — Mount Gambier 10-15 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
374 km
By Train
No rail service; coach connections available from Mount Gambier (~7 km)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 45 min - 4 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr

🛣️ Dukes Highway and Riddoch Highway provide main access; Mount Gambier airport offers regional flights to Adelaide

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Car is essential for all daily needs; no local shops, with services concentrated in nearby Mount Gambier

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
382
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mil-Lel known for? +

Mil-Lel is a quiet rural locality known for its agricultural character in South Australia's Limestone Coast region. It is close to Mount Gambier, renowned for its stunning Blue Lake, extensive cave systems, and proximity to the Coonawarra wine country.

How far is Mil-Lel from Adelaide? +

Mil-Lel is approximately 374 kilometres south-east of Adelaide, making it around a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Dukes Highway.

Does Mil-Lel have public transport? +

Mil-Lel has no passenger rail service and very limited local bus connections. Coach services operate from nearby Mount Gambier, approximately 7 kilometres away, and Mount Gambier airport offers regional flights to Adelaide.

What is the population of Mil-Lel? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mil-Lel has a population of 382 residents, making it a small but established rural community in the District Council of Grant.

Is Mil-Lel a good place to live? +

Mil-Lel suits those who value quiet rural living with access to a regional city's amenities. Its position near Mount Gambier means residents can access schools, healthcare, and shopping while enjoying the open countryside and cooler Limestone Coast climate.

What is the postcode for Mil-Lel? +

The postcode for Mil-Lel, South Australia is 5291.