Pike River
SA 5340 • South Australia
About Pike River
Pike River is a small rural locality in the Riverland near Renmark in SA, situated approximately 280 kilometres from Adelaide CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 121 square kilometres of irrigated orchard and farming land in the Riverland.
The nearest town of Renmark, approximately 30 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Riverland along the Murray River is known for its citrus, stone fruit, wine grapes, and the houseboat tourism of the Murray. There is no public transport serving Pike River; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Pike River falls under postcode 5340 and is governed by the Renmark Paringa Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Chaffey electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5340
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5340, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5340; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Renmark is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.