Berri, 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 Berri, in The Berri Barmera Council local government area.
| Locality | Berri |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Berri Barmera Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.27513 |
| Longitude | 140.60042 |
| Population | 4,173 |
| Density | 344.9 /km² |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 5343 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 197 km east-northeast |
Berri is a locality in The Berri Barmera Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,173. The locality covers an area of 12.1 km², giving a population density of about 344.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 197 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Berri is located at 34.2751°S, 140.6004°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5343. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Berri rests on the broad, slow sweep of the River Murray, a place where the land breathes with the water’s passage. It lies 141.3 km west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 267°T), and is situated 12.6 km east-south-east of Barmera. The sky here is a vast, often pale blue canvas, stretching from horizon to horizon, its immensity softened by the distant, hazy silhouette of low scrub-covered hills. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost dusty warmth, yet it’s laced with the subtle, sweet perfume of ripening fruit from the surrounding orchards. The Murray itself is a liquid highway, its surface a shifting mosaic of light and shadow, reflecting the gum trees that fringe its banks, their branches reaching out like patient, weathered hands. The character of Berri is one of quiet resilience, a town that has learned to thrive on the generosity and caprice of the river.
This stretch of the River Murray has long been a lifeline, its fertile floodplains shaped by generations of endeavour. Berri’s prosperity was built on the back of horticulture, particularly citrus and dried fruits, a legacy still evident in the neat rows of trees that march across the landscape, their leaves a vibrant green against the ochre soil. The local economy, while diversified, still echoes this agricultural heritage, with the wine industry now a significant player, its vineyards drawing life from the very same sun that ripens the mandarins. The river remains central, not just for irrigation, but as a hub for recreation, drawing visitors who come to fish its waters, cruise its gentle currents, or simply soak in the peculiar, sun-drenched stillness of this corner of South Australia. The spirit of Berri is one of practical optimism, a deep-seated understanding of the land and its bounty, passed down through families who have made their lives by the river’s edge.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Berri, 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 Berri, in The Berri Barmera Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Berri includes the postcode (5343), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Berri Barmera Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Berri 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. |