Urania
SA 5573 • South Australia
About Urania
Urania is a rural locality covering 112.3 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 25 kilometres from Moonta and around 165 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 44 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Urania is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Urania forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Moonta provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Urania revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Urania falls under postcode 5573 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Moonta Approx 18 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Moonta approximately 25 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Junction Road
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23 Clinton Street
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Parrys Avenue