Mount Templeton
SA 5461 • South Australia
About Mount Templeton
Mount Templeton is a small rural locality in South Australia's Clare Valley, situated within the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Clare. Sharing the 5461 postcode with Erith, it covers around 62 square kilometres of mixed farming and viticultural country, with a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the southern Clare Valley's wine, cereal farming, and sheep grazing landscape.
Clare is the regional service centre for the Clare Valley wine region, offering supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and the famous Riesling Trail cycling and walking path that winds through the valley's boutique wineries. The Clare Valley's combination of cool climate wines, scenic rolling hills, and heritage communities makes it one of South Australia's most popular agricultural and tourism regions. Mount Templeton suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within the heart of this celebrated wine country.
Mount Templeton falls under postcode 5461 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Main North Road provides access to Adelaide; Clare is the nearest service town
Mount Templeton has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Clare providing the nearest shops and community facilities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gwy Terrace
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Wallace Street
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Gwy Terrace