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| Locality | Big Bend |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.63859 |
| Longitude | 139.61478 |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Postcode | 5238 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 98 km east-northeast |
Big Bend is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km². It lies approximately 98 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Big Bend is located at 34.6386°S, 139.6148°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5238. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Big Bend unfolds along a sweeping curve of the Murray River, its landscape a study in patient resilience. It lies 79.8 km east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 34.1 km north-east of Mannum. The land here is a tapestry of ochre earth, dotted with hardy saltbush and the stoic grey-green of native shrubs that cling to the slopes. Sun-baked plains stretch outwards, punctuated by the occasional cluster of gum trees, their branches reaching like skeletal fingers towards a sky that often burns a brilliant, unyielding blue. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of dust and the distant sweetness of sun-warmed vegetation, and as dusk approaches, the light softens, bathing the entire scene in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to settle on the land like a benediction.
The story of Big Bend is inextricably linked to the lifeblood of the Murray. For generations, this waterway has dictated the fortunes of the area, supporting a modest but enduring agricultural economy. While once the river carried paddle steamers laden with wool and timber, today its waters are more likely to be navigated by recreational craft, a quieter testament to its enduring importance. The land around Big Bend has seen its share of hardy settlers who coaxed a living from its often-stubborn soil, their legacy visible in the scattered remnants of old fencing and the stoic character of the farming families who continue to work the land. The local economy, while not bustling, maintains a steady hum, with a focus on primary production and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors to its peaceful embrace.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Big Bend, South Australia. 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 Big Bend, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Big Bend includes the postcode (5238), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray 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 Big Bend is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |