Barabba, 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 Barabba, in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area.
| Locality | Barabba |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Plains Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.37513 |
| Longitude | 138.58461 |
| Population | 114 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 66.2 km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Postcode | 5460 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 62 km north |
Barabba is a locality in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 114. The locality covers an area of 66.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 102 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km north of Adelaide. Barabba is located at 34.3751°S, 138.5846°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Barabba unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched plain, where the land stretches towards a horizon softened by a hazy, pale blue sky. It lies 28.8 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 10.9 km north-east of Mallala. The earth here, a rich ochre underfoot, is mostly flat, broken only by the occasional gentle swell that hints at the underlying geology. Sparse, tough grasses cling to the soil, interspersed with hardy, salt-tolerant shrubs that seem to draw sustenance from the very air. The light, particularly as afternoon wears on, possesses a particular golden quality, casting long, stretching shadows from sparse stands of hardy trees that offer meagre shade. The air itself carries a subtle dryness, a whisper of dust that speaks of open spaces and the enduring power of the sun.
The history of Barabba is deeply entwined with the fertile soils of the Adelaide Plains, a region that has long sustained agricultural pursuits. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a livelihood here, their efforts shaping the landscape into productive paddocks. The local economy continues to revolve around these same agricultural foundations, with crops such as grains and legumes forming the backbone of its prosperity, though the diversification into viticulture has brought a new vibrancy to the region, with vineyards beginning to dot the periphery. The rhythm of life in Barabba is one of quiet diligence, a steady hum of activity focused on the land and its bounty, a tradition passed down through generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barabba, 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 Barabba, in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Barabba includes the postcode (5460), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Plains 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 Barabba 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. |