Purnong
SA 5238 • South Australia
About Purnong
Purnong is a small rural locality in the Murray River region of South Australia, situated approximately 120 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 72 square kilometres of low mallee and river farming country near the Murray River.
The nearest town of Murray Bridge, approximately 35 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Murray River at Purnong offers excellent fishing and houseboating, and the area is part of the Murray Darling Basin irrigation country. There is no public transport serving Purnong; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Purnong falls under postcode 5238 and is governed by the Mid Murray Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Hammond electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 5238
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5238, 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 5238; 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; Murray Bridge 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
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49 Walker Avenue