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| Locality | Bimbowrie |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.02549 |
| Longitude | 140.24333 |
| Area | 721.7 km² |
| Postcode | 5440 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 357 km north-northeast |
Bimbowrie is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 721.7 km². It lies approximately 357 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Bimbowrie is located at 32.0255°S, 140.2433°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Bimbowrie lies where the land begins to soften its harshness, a place where the ancient, weathered earth yields to a more forgiving scrub. It lies 300.2 km north-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 324°T), and is situated 48.3 km west-north-west of Mingary. The landscape here is a study in muted colours: ochre earth, the pale grey of saltbush and the dusty green of hardy acacias, all stretching towards a horizon that seems to dissolve into the vast, pale blue sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint aroma of eucalyptus, and the silence is profound, broken only by the rustle of wind through sparse vegetation or the distant call of a bird. Occasional outcrops of ironstone, like the bones of the land exposed, punctuate the rolling terrain, hinting at the geological forces that shaped this country over millennia.
The economic life of Bimbowrie has long been tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the resilience of its pastoral heritage. Sheep graze the sparse grasslands, their wool a crucial commodity that has sustained generations of families who have carved a life from this challenging country. While not a place of booming industry, there's a quiet strength in the way the land provides, a deep understanding between the people and the soil. History here is written not in grand monuments, but in the weathered homesteads, the sturdy fences that march across the plains, and the enduring spirit of those who call Bimbowrie home. The local character is one of quiet independence, a pragmatic outlook shaped by the vastness and the often-unpredictable nature of the Australian outback.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bimbowrie, 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 Bimbowrie, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Bimbowrie includes the postcode (5440), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote 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 Bimbowrie 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. |