Morchard
SA 5431 • South Australia
About Morchard
Morchard is a remote, sparsely populated rural locality in the mid-north of South Australia, covering approximately 83.5 square kilometres. Situated in the broader region around the Flinders Ranges and mid-north agricultural belt, Morchard is home to just 19 residents according to the 2021 Census, making it one of South Australia's smallest communities. The landscape is characterised by open pastoral land typical of the mid-north, used primarily for sheep grazing and dryland farming.
Life in Morchard is quintessentially outback South Australian — quiet, self-sufficient, and deeply connected to the land. The community relies heavily on private vehicles for all services, with the nearest larger towns providing access to schools, shops, and medical facilities. Morchard suits those seeking wide-open spaces, a rural lifestyle, and a genuine connection to the South Australian country. The area falls within the federal electorate of Grey, which encompasses much of regional and remote South Australia.
Morchard falls under postcode 5431 and lies within an unincorporated area with no local council. For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Grey, while state elections fall under the Stuart electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5431
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5431 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5431; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Morchard is a remote rural locality. All transport is by private vehicle. Nearest services in surrounding mid-north towns.
No public transport or pedestrian infrastructure; private vehicle is essential for all travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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West Terrace