Burrungule, 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 Burrungule, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
| Locality | Burrungule |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Grant |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.78119 |
| Longitude | 140.59373 |
| Population | 105 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 88.0 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 5291 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 364 km south-southeast |
Burrungule is a locality in The Dc Of Grant local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 105. The locality covers an area of 88.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 364 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Burrungule is located at 37.7812°S, 140.5937°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5291. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Burrungule rests upon land that breathes with the patient rhythm of the Southern Ocean, a place where the coastal plains begin their gentle swell towards the hinterland. It lies 17.3 km west-north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-west of Moorak. The air here carries the faint, clean tang of salt, a constant whisper from the nearby waters, and the light, especially as evening draws in, can cast a softened, almost Vermeer-like glow across the fields of pasture and the scattered stands of wind-bent trees. The terrain itself is a subtle interplay of low hills and shallow valleys, drained by creeks that, after rain, swell with a muddy, vital energy, carving their way through soil the colour of deep terracotta. This is a landscape that feels open and exposed, yet possesses a quiet, enduring charm, a beauty that doesn't shout but rather unfolds with a steady grace.
The story of Burrungule is one deeply entwined with the land’s bounty, particularly its agricultural heritage, where sheep graze the rolling pastures, their wool a significant commodity through the years. Historically, the area’s development was shaped by settlers drawn to its fertile soils and proximity to the coast, fostering a local economy that has always looked outwards, both to the sea and to the broader markets for its produce. While not a hub of heavy industry, Burrungule thrives on the steady hum of farming, the quiet efficiency of its rural enterprises, and the occasional bustle of the local general store, a gathering point for neighbours and travellers alike. The distinctive character of Burrungule is in this grounding, this unpretentious connection to the earth and the sea, a place where the past is not a distant memory but a living presence in the fabric of daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burrungule, 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 Burrungule, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
Detailed location data for Burrungule includes the postcode (5291), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Grant), 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 Burrungule 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. |