Mount Charles
SA 5267 • South Australia
About Mount Charles
Mount Charles is a rural locality in the Upper South East of South Australia, covering approximately 159 square kilometres approximately 250 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. With a 2021 Census population of 58 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming and grazing community in the Limestone Coast region. The landscape consists of undulating terrain, dry farming paddocks, and mallee vegetation typical of the Upper South East.
The towns of Bordertown or Naracoorte, approximately 30 to 40 kilometres away, provide the nearest shopping, healthcare, and schooling for Mount Charles residents. The Limestone Coast region offers excellent access to Coonawarra and Padthaway wine regions, trout fishing in local waterways, and the natural attractions of Naracoorte Caves National Park, a World Heritage site. A private vehicle is essential; there is no public transport. The pastoral and farming landscape defines the quiet rural character of this locality.
Mount Charles falls under postcode 5267 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackillop electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular local service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Dukes Highway provides main route to Adelaide
Rural locality; car required for all daily activities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tolmer Terrace