Chaffey, 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 Chaffey, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
| Locality | Chaffey |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Renmark Paringa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.09291 |
| Longitude | 140.70957 |
| Population | 190 |
| Density | 12.7 /km² |
| Area | 14.9 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 5341 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 214 km east-northeast |
Chaffey is a locality in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 190. The locality covers an area of 14.9 km², giving a population density of about 12.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 214 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Chaffey is located at 34.0929°S, 140.7096°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5341. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Chaffey unfolds along the broad, sun-drenched sweep of the River Murray, a place where the land yields generously and the water dictates the pace. It lies 131.9 km west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 275°T), and is situated 8.5 km north-north-west of Renmark. The terrain here is a subtle negotiation between the river's ancient floodplains and the slightly higher, firmer ground that cradles the settlement and its orchards. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel, their branches reaching out to catch the light that spills across the landscape, particularly in the late afternoon when the air takes on a golden hue. The scent of ripening fruit, a sweet and heavy perfume, often hangs in the air, mingling with the fainter, earthy smell of the river itself, a constant, murmuring presence.
The story of Chaffey is intrinsically tied to the transformative power of irrigation, a legacy forged by the pioneering Chaffey brothers who saw the potential of this parched land. Their vision, realised through the construction of extensive pumping stations and channels, turned the desert into a fertile ribbon, a testament to human ingenuity and the enduring allure of the Murray. This agricultural heartland continues to thrive, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of citrus, grapes for wine and drying, and almonds, a steady rhythm of planting, tending, and harvesting that defines the local character. The river, more than just a waterway, is the lifeblood, a vital artery for transport in generations past and now a popular playground for those seeking the quietude of a river cruise or the thrill of water sports.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chaffey, 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 Chaffey, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Chaffey includes the postcode (5341), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Renmark Paringa Council), 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 Chaffey 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. |