Tootenilla
SA 5607 • South Australia
About Tootenilla
Tootenilla is a tiny rural locality on South Australia's Lower Eyre Peninsula, approximately 290 kilometres west of Adelaide and around 50 kilometres north of Port Lincoln. Covering about 22 square kilometres of open farmland and mallee scrub, it had a population of only 12 at the 2021 census — one of the most sparsely populated localities in the region. It falls within the Lower Eyre Peninsula District Council local government area.
Agriculture is the dominant land use, with cropping and sheep grazing shaping the landscape. There are no local facilities; residents rely on the nearby town of Cummins (approximately 40 kilometres south) or Port Lincoln for all services, shopping, and healthcare. The area offers wide-open spaces, minimal light pollution, and the quiet rhythms of remote South Australian country life — appealing to those who value solitude, farming, and connection to the land.
Tootenilla falls under postcode 5607 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Flinders electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional Coach — Port Lincoln via Cummins ~1h from Cummins (infrequent)
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car is the only practical transport option. Port Lincoln (~50 km south) is the nearest regional centre with full services.
Entirely car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths, public transport, or local services within walking distance.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Private Bag 94
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Ashman Terrace
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Third Street