Bordertown, 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 Bordertown, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
| Locality | Bordertown |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Tatiara Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.31965 |
| Longitude | 140.777 |
| Population | 2,893 |
| Density | 20.4 /km² |
| Area | 141.7 km² |
| Elevation | 87 m |
| Postcode | 5268 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 250 km southeast |
Bordertown is a locality in the Tatiara Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,893. The locality covers an area of 141.7 km², giving a population density of about 20.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 87 m above sea level. It lies approximately 250 km southeast of Adelaide. Bordertown is located at 36.3197°S, 140.7770°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5268. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bordertown rests on a broad, gently sloping plain where the rich, dark earth, a deep umber in the morning light, promises abundance. It lies 167.5 km north of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 43.6 km east-south-east of Keith. The sky above often stretches in vast, uninterrupted swathes of cerulean, punctuated by the slow drift of cumulus clouds that cast fleeting shadows across the paddocks. Here, the air carries a clean, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening grain, a constant reminder of the land's generous temper. The horizon is a clean, sharp line, broken only by the stoic silhouettes of distant gum trees and the occasional rising curve of a weathered farmhouse roof, symbols of enduring presence in this open country.
The history of Bordertown is deeply entwined with the fertile plains it occupies, a story of pioneers who recognised the deep potential of this soil for agriculture. For generations, wheat and barley have been the lifeblood of this locality, their golden heads shimmering in the summer breeze, destined for the world's markets. The railway, a vital artery in its early days, brought prosperity and connected Bordertown to the wider colony, its tracks now a quiet echo of journeys past. Today, the town centre, with its solid brick buildings and welcoming verandahs, retains a quiet dignity, a testament to a steady, unhurried evolution. Local life flows with a predictable, comforting rhythm, centred around the needs of the surrounding farms and the camaraderie that blossoms in such close-knit country communities.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bordertown, 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 Bordertown, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Bordertown includes the postcode (5268), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tatiara Dc), 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 Bordertown 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. |