The Outback Communities Authority (OCA) is a statutory authority in South Australia (SA) created under the Outback Communities (Administration and Management) Act 2009.
It has been established to “manage the provision of public services and facilities to outback communities” which are widely dispersed across the state’s Unincorporated Area which covers almost 60% of South Australia’s land area.
The area has a population of 3,750, of whom 639 are Indigenous Australians, and includes several large pastoral leases and mining operations.
Quick Facts
The Outback Communities Authority area is a local government area (LGA) in South Australia. This area is home to 82 locations and/or suburbs which you can explore in more detail by selecting from the list below. The Outback Communities Authority area is located approximately kms from the capital Adelaide.
If you are planning a visit to this area we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one ofthe buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know the area and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.