South Australia location profile
Lucindale SA 5272
Lucindale is a small rural township in South Australia's Limestone Coast, known for its tight-knit community and strong farming base. It offers a quiet country lifestyle, affordable housing, and hosts the region’s popular South East Field Days at Yakka Park.
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Why families consider Lucindale
Predominantly an agricultural community (livestock and cropping) with families, long-term locals, and farm workers. Lifestyle is relaxed and community-focused, with social life centered on sporting clubs and local events.
Amenities & services
- General store and fuel
- Post office
- Hotel/pub and café
- Lucindale Area School
- Community health/clinic (limited services)
- Naracoorte Health Service (nearest hospital, ~40 km)
- Sports and recreation clubrooms
- Lucindale Area School Community Library (Lucindale)
- Naracoorte Public Library (Naracoorte)
Transport & connectivity
- Regional coach services via Naracoorte
- Naracoorte–Lucindale Road
- Kingston–Naracoorte Road
- Connections to Riddoch Highway via Naracoorte
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lucindale Country Club (golf, tennis, bowls)
- Yakka Park (South East Field Days venue)
- Lucindale Oval & Recreation Grounds
- Community events at the town hall and showgrounds
- Yakka Park
- Mary Seymour Conservation Park (nearby)
- Bool Lagoon Game Reserve (nearby)
- Naracoorte Caves National Park (nearby)
Education context
Limited local options; primarily family day care and occasional care, with more childcare and kindergarten services available in Naracoorte (~40 km).
- University of South Australia – Mount Gambier Campus (Mount Gambier)
- Flinders University – Bedford Park Campus (Adelaide)
- University of Adelaide – North Terrace Campus (Adelaide)