Canowie, 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 Canowie, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
| Locality | Canowie |
| 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 | -33.37391 |
| Longitude | 138.74692 |
| Population | 7 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 35.0 km² |
| Elevation | 527 m |
| Postcode | 5419 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 173 km north |
Canowie is a locality in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 7. The locality covers an area of 35.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 527 m above sea level. It lies approximately 173 km north of Adelaide. Canowie is located at 33.3739°S, 138.7469°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5419. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Canowie lies beneath a sky that often spills forth a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon when the muted greens of the surrounding country deepen. It lies 136.2 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 27.6 km south-south-east of Jamestown. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rolling terrain that speaks of ancient geological forces rather than dramatic upheavals. Scattered acacia and hardy saltbush dot the landscape, their forms etched against the vast expanse, and the air, when a breeze stirs, carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and resilient native grasses. Small farmsteads, their corrugated iron roofs a familiar glint against the muted palette, punctuate the distance, each holding its small patch of cultivated order within the wilder embrace of the land.
The history of Canowie is entwined with the pastoral tradition that has shaped so much of this region, its fortunes tied to the wool and livestock that have been coaxed from its soil for generations. The economy here still leans heavily on the robust shoulders of agriculture, with sheep grazing on the expansive paddocks being a defining characteristic. The very rhythm of life in Canowie is measured by the seasons and the demands of the land, a quiet persistence that has seen it endure. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring character of the landscape itself, the stoic resilience of its inhabitants, and the quiet hum of its agricultural heart are the true markers of Canowie's distinct identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Canowie, 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 Canowie, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
Detailed location data for Canowie includes the postcode (5419), 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 Canowie 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. |