Auburn, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Auburn, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Auburn |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.03455 |
| Longitude | 138.67806 |
| Population | 653 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 119.8 km² |
| Elevation | 313 m |
| Postcode | 5451 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 100 km north |
Auburn is a locality in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 653. The locality covers an area of 119.8 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 313 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km north of Adelaide. Auburn is located at 34.0346°S, 138.6781°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5451. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Auburn rests in a fold of the Clare Valley, where the earth breathes a gentle, ochre scent under a sky often painted in shades of bruised plum at dusk. It lies 63.0 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 22.4 km south-south-east of Clare. The landscape here is a tapestry of cultivated slopes and scattered stands of gum, their silver-grey bark catching the oblique afternoon light. Broad fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards a horizon softened by the haze of distant hills, and the air itself feels clean, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grapes. It’s a place where the very stillness seems to hum with the quiet industry of the land, and the winding roads invite a slow, deliberate exploration.
The story of Auburn is deeply entwined with the rich soils that have sustained generations of farmers and vignerons. This region, a cornerstone of the Clare Valley wine industry, has a history of agricultural endeavour stretching back to early settlement, with the land yielding not only the celebrated Riesling and Shiraz for which the valley is renowned, but also supporting grazing and other crops. The local economy thrives on this heritage, a constant ebb and flow of harvest and production, with cellar doors dotting the neighbouring countryside, each offering a taste of the valley's bounty and a glimpse into its enduring spirit. Auburn’s character is shaped by this deep connection to the earth, a quiet pride in its produce and a welcoming, unhurried pace of life that draws travellers seeking both refreshment and a connection to something timeless.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Auburn, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Auburn, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Auburn includes the postcode (5451), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Auburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |