Caliph, 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 Caliph, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Caliph |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.63178 |
| Longitude | 140.27788 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 218.6 km² |
| Elevation | 71 m |
| Postcode | 5310 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 157 km east-northeast |
Caliph is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 218.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 71 m above sea level. It lies approximately 157 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Caliph is located at 34.6318°S, 140.2779°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5310. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Caliph rests where the land begins its gentle surrender to the Murray River. It lies 138.3 km east-north-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 69°T), and is situated 33.4 km west-south-west of Loxton. Here, the earth, a rich ochre, is etched with the subtle contours of ancient watercourses, now dry arteries that speak of a wetter past. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar stillness, a quiet hum that seems to emanate from the very soil. Sparse, hardy vegetation clings to the slopes, a testament to resilience, with the occasional gum tree standing sentinel, its bark peeling like weathered parchment. The sky overhead is a vast, boundless canvas, often streaked with the soft hues of dawn and dusk, painting the landscape in strokes of rose and amethyst.
The lifeblood of Caliph has long been tied to the rhythm of the river, though its current economy leans more towards the cultivation of almonds and citrus, their orchards spreading like green carpets across the otherwise arid terrain. Historically, this region was a vital corridor for Indigenous peoples, the echoes of their passage whispered on the wind through the rustling leaves. Later, European settlers carved out a life here, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the navigational highway of the Murray, a waterway that continues to shape the character of Caliph. Small farms, many passed down through generations, dot the surrounding countryside, their owners tending to their crops with a quiet dedication that mirrors the enduring spirit of the place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caliph, 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 Caliph, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Caliph includes the postcode (5310), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie), 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 Caliph 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. |