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Wild Dog Valley

SA 5271 • South Australia

153
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
105.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalLimestone CoastQuiet
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About Wild Dog Valley

Wild Dog Valley is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, administered by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and covering a large area of over 105 square kilometres. With a 2021 Census population of 153 residents, the locality is characterised by open agricultural land typical of the Limestone Coast — a region renowned for livestock production, cropping, and viticulture. The median household income reflects the working rural nature of the community, consistent with other farming localities in the South Australian South East.

The surrounding district is anchored by Naracoorte, one of the region's principal towns and home to essential services including schools, supermarkets, medical facilities, and the famous Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Area. Wild Dog Valley's vast, open landscape suits those drawn to a quiet agricultural lifestyle, with the Wrattonbully wine region and Coonawarra nearby adding to the area's broader appeal. Bordertown to the north and Mount Gambier to the south are the main regional centres within a few hours' drive.

Wild Dog Valley falls under postcode 5271 and is governed by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Mackillop electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5271
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Naracoorte Lucindale
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Mackillop
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-36.87°, 140.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
105.71 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5271

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5271, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,510
Median 2023–24
$50,060
▲ 15.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,271

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5271; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Naracoorte / Mount Gambier Variable

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
No rail service in the region
By Car (Peak)
4 hr – 4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 45 min – 4 hr

🛣️ Dukes Highway is the main route north-west to Adelaide. Mount Gambier Airport (approx. 90 km south) has flights to Adelaide and Melbourne.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wild Dog Valley is a remote rural locality with no local services; all amenities are accessed by car in nearby Naracoorte.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
153
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Dog Valley known for? +

Wild Dog Valley is a quiet rural locality in South Australia's Limestone Coast, known for open farming country and its position within the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area. The broader region is famous for the Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Area and the Wrattonbully wine region nearby.

How far is Wild Dog Valley from Adelaide? +

Wild Dog Valley is approximately 380 kilometres south-east of Adelaide CBD, roughly a 4 to 4.5 hour drive via the Dukes Highway.

Does Wild Dog Valley have public transport? +

Wild Dog Valley has no local public transport. There is no rail service in the Limestone Coast region, and residents rely entirely on private vehicles. Limited regional coach services connect Naracoorte to other centres.

What is the population of Wild Dog Valley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wild Dog Valley has a population of 153 residents across more than 105 square kilometres of farming and grazing land in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia.

Is Wild Dog Valley a good place to live? +

Wild Dog Valley suits those who prefer a quiet, agricultural lifestyle with wide open spaces in the Limestone Coast region. Naracoorte is the nearest service town and is within easy driving distance, while the region's wine and cave tourism adds broader appeal.

What is the postcode for Wild Dog Valley? +

The postcode for Wild Dog Valley is 5271, shared with Naracoorte and surrounding localities in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area of South Australia.