Bool Lagoon, 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 Bool Lagoon, in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area.
| Locality | Bool Lagoon |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Naracoorte Lucindale Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.14068 |
| Longitude | 140.68603 |
| Population | 40 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 154.1 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 5271 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 309 km southeast |
Bool Lagoon is a locality in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 40. The locality covers an area of 154.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 309 km southeast of Adelaide. Bool Lagoon is located at 37.1407°S, 140.6860°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5271. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bool Lagoon lies cradled by a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, fertile plains, a place where the sky seems to stretch for an age. It lies 76.7 km north of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 22.5 km south-south-west of Naracoorte. The air here carries the clean scent of sun-baked earth and the subtle, sweet perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding bushland. Vast fields of wheat and barley, a rippling sea of gold and green under the expansive South Australian sky, give way to the shimmering, reedy expanse of the lagoon itself, a vital heart for the region's diverse birdlife. The light at dusk here possesses a particular quality, a molten gold that softens the edges of the land and casts long, deep shadows that whisper of quietude.
The story of Bool Lagoon is intrinsically linked to the rich, dark soil and the agricultural pursuits it fosters, a heritage deeply rooted in the pastoral and farming industries that have shaped its character. For generations, this land has sustained families, its economy built on the bounty of the earth, from grazing merino sheep for their fine wool to cultivating crops that feed the nation. The lagoon itself, a significant wetland, plays a crucial role, attracting travellers and nature enthusiasts who come to witness its abundant bird population, a living testament to the ecological importance of this unique corner of the country. This enduring connection to the land and its natural rhythms defines Bool Lagoon, a place where the past and present are woven together with the quiet resilience of the Australian spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bool Lagoon, 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 Bool Lagoon, in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bool Lagoon includes the postcode (5271), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Naracoorte Lucindale 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 Bool Lagoon 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. |