Black Rock, 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 Black Rock, in The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton local government area.
| Locality | Black Rock |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.85218 |
| Longitude | 138.67213 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 103.3 km² |
| Elevation | 428 m |
| Postcode | 5431 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 231 km north |
Black Rock is a locality in The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 103.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 428 m above sea level. It lies approximately 231 km north of Adelaide. Black Rock is located at 32.8522°S, 138.6721°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5431. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Black Rock emerges from the arid plains as a collection of weathered buildings clinging to the earth. It lies 194.3 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 21.4 km north-west of Peterborough. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, where hardy saltbush and stunted mallee scrub wrestle for purchase on the sun-baked soil. A pervasive quietude hangs in the air, broken only by the distant bleat of sheep or the low drone of a passing ute. The sky, an immense dome of brilliant blue, often stretches without interruption, casting sharp, defined shadows that lengthen and distort as the day progresses. The very texture of the land, a fine, powdery dust, seems to permeate everything, a constant reminder of the elemental forces at play.
This is a place shaped by the enduring spirit of those who sought sustenance from its unforgiving terrain. For generations, the economy of Black Rock has been intrinsically tied to the wool industry, with vast sheep stations stretching to the horizon, their fences mere threads against the immensity of the country. The old shearing sheds, some still in use, stand as stoic testaments to the hard labour and camaraderie that defined early life here. While the rhythm of the wool market dictates much of the local pulse, there's also a quiet resilience in the faces of the people, a pragmatism born of understanding the land's limitations and its occasional, precious generosity. The evening light, a painterly wash of apricot and rose, often spills across the landscape, lending a transient, almost ethereal beauty to the stark surroundings, a moment of grace before the cool, star-pricked darkness descends.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Black Rock, 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 Black Rock, in The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton local government area.
Detailed location data for Black Rock includes the postcode (5431), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton), 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 Black Rock 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. |