Cape Jaffa, 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 Cape Jaffa, in the Kingston Dc local government area.
| Locality | Cape Jaffa |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.95766 |
| Longitude | 139.69692 |
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 2.2 /km² |
| Area | 27.9 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 5275 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 246 km south-southeast |
Cape Jaffa is a locality in the Kingston Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 61. The locality covers an area of 27.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 246 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Cape Jaffa is located at 36.9577°S, 139.6969°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cape Jaffa rests on the Limestone Coast, a place where the Southern Ocean breathes a salty, invigorating air across rolling coastal plains. It lies 136.1 km north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 315°T), and is situated 31.2 km north-north-west of Robe. The landscape here is a gentle sweep of verdant pastures, interspersed with stands of wind-sculpted trees and the occasional glint of water from freshwater lakes and lagoons that dot the terrain. The coastline itself is a rugged beauty, a mix of dramatic cliffs and sheltered coves, where the constant murmur of waves against the shore provides a ceaseless soundtrack. The light here, particularly as the sun dips towards the horizon, can cast a warm, golden hue over the land, softening the edges of the fields and lending a tranquil glow to the scattered farmhouses.
Historically, Cape Jaffa’s fortunes have been closely tied to the sea and the fertile earth. Early settlers were drawn to its potential for agriculture and grazing, and the land continues to yield a bounty of produce, with vineyards now flourishing in the neighbouring regions, adding a sophisticated layer to the local economy. The small harbour, a hub of quiet activity, speaks to a fishing heritage that still sustains a portion of the community, its weathered boats bobbing gently in the sheltered waters. For travellers, Cape Jaffa offers a taste of a slower pace of life, a place where the vastness of the Australian sky feels close, and the enduring spirit of the land is palpable in the crisp, clean air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cape Jaffa, 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 Cape Jaffa, in the Kingston Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Cape Jaffa includes the postcode (5275), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Kingston Dc), 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 Cape Jaffa 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. |