Burra, 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 Burra, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
| Locality | Burra |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Regional Council Of Goyder |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.68565 |
| Longitude | 138.92623 |
| Population | 1,149 |
| Density | 2.6 /km² |
| Area | 441.5 km² |
| Elevation | 472 m |
| Postcode | 5417 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 141 km north-northeast |
Burra is a locality in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,149. The locality covers an area of 441.5 km², giving a population density of about 2.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 472 m above sea level. It lies approximately 141 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Burra is located at 33.6857°S, 138.9262°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5417. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Burra unfolds across a landscape of ochre earth and resilient scrub, where the sky stretches vast and unbroken above a terrain shaped by ancient geological forces. It lies 102.9 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 33.8 km east-north-east of Clare. The land here is a study in muted tones, a palette of dry grasses, pale eucalyptus bark, and the deep russet of the soil, especially vivid after a rain. Gentle slopes rise and fall, punctuated by rocky outcrops that catch the late afternoon sun, casting long, sharp shadows. A quiet stillness often pervades the air, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the wind rustling through the sparse vegetation. The character of Burra is etched in this enduring, sun-drenched country, a place where nature’s hand is evident in every weathered rock and hardy plant.
The history of Burra is deeply entwined with the discovery of copper, a mineral wealth that once pulsed through its veins, shaping its early growth and attracting a diverse population. Remnants of its mining past are still visible, whispering tales of bustling activity and the fortunes made and lost. Today, the local economy finds its strength in agriculture and grazing, with rolling paddocks of wheat and barley testifying to the land’s enduring fertility, and the steady presence of livestock a constant feature of the horizon. The rhythm of life in Burra moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a quiet continuation of generations who have worked this soil.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burra, 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 Burra, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
Detailed location data for Burra includes the postcode (5417), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Regional Council Of Goyder), 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 Burra 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. |