Bungama, 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 Bungama, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Bungama |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Pirie Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.19794 |
| Longitude | 138.06801 |
| Population | 106 |
| Density | 5.2 /km² |
| Area | 20.5 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5540 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 199 km north-northwest |
Bungama is a locality in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 106. The locality covers an area of 20.5 km², giving a population density of about 5.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 199 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Bungama is located at 33.1979°S, 138.0680°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bungama rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, where the land stretches out in a mosaic of ochre and faded green under a vast, pale blue sky. It lies 167.8 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 6.3 km east-south-east of Port Pirie. The air here is dry, carrying the scent of dry grasses and the distant tang of salt from the coast, a subtle reminder of the neighbouring gulf. Low, scrubby vegetation clings stubbornly to the earth, punctuated by hardy acacias and the occasional stoic gum tree, their branches reaching towards the light like supplicating hands. The landscape possesses a quiet, enduring character, shaped by the relentless sun and the sparse, yet persistent, rainfall, fostering a sense of resilience in everything that grows and thrives.
The history of Bungama is etched into the very grain of the earth, a testament to the early pastoralists who pushed their flocks across these open spaces, seeking sustenance for their ventures. Later, the discovery of mineral wealth nearby brought a pulse of industry, drawing people and shaping the nascent economy around the extraction and transport of valuable resources, a legacy that still whispers in the wind. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from the land, with agricultural pursuits and the ongoing processing of resources forming the backbone of Bungama's livelihood, a steady hum beneath the quiet expanse. The rhythm of life here is measured, dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its people, who have learned to live in harmony with the land's stark beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bungama, 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 Bungama, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bungama includes the postcode (5540), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Port Pirie Regional 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 Bungama 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. |