Ponde
SA 5238 • South Australia
About Ponde
Ponde is a small rural locality in the Murraylands region of South Australia, situated approximately 100 kilometres east of Adelaide near the town of Murray Bridge. The locality covers around 23 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the mallee farming country east of the Murray River, supporting cereal crops and sheep grazing on deep sand and loam soils.
Murray Bridge, approximately 15 kilometres to the south-west, is the main Murraylands regional centre providing a hospital, schools, major supermarkets, and road transport links. The nearby Murray River provides irrigation water for horticulture and the broader Murraylands agricultural zone. Adelaide is accessible via the South Eastern Freeway in approximately one hour. A private vehicle is essential.
Ponde falls under postcode 5238 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hammond electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ South Eastern Freeway provides fast road access to Adelaide
No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Murray Bridge.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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49 Walker Avenue