Charra, 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 Charra, in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area.
| Locality | Charra |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Ceduna |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.09668 |
| Longitude | 133.3354 |
| Area | 514.1 km² |
| Postcode | 5690 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 581 km west-northwest |
Charra is a locality in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 514.1 km². It lies approximately 581 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Charra is located at 32.0967°S, 133.3354°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5690. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Charra lies in a landscape painted in subtle ochres and muted greens, where the land stretches out in a patient, ancient quietude. It lies 574.2 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 297°T), and is situated 32.9 km west of Ceduna. The terrain here is a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, punctuated by hardy saltbush and the occasional stoic acacia, their branches reaching like skeletal fingers towards a sky that often burns with an intense, unwavering blue. The air, when the wind stirs, carries the dry, clean scent of the mallee scrub, a perfume that speaks of deep roots and enduring resilience. As the sun begins its slow descent, the light softens, bathing the sparse vegetation in a warm, honeyed glow, transforming the ordinary into something profoundly peaceful.
The history of Charra is a story whispered by the wind across the plains, a narrative of hardy souls who came to coax a living from this unforgiving yet beautiful earth. Its economy, like many settlements in this region, has long been tied to the land, with sheep grazing and the cultivation of hardy grains forming the backbone of its existence. The vast, open paddocks, stretching to horizons that seem to shimmer with heat, are a constant reminder of the agricultural endeavours that have shaped Charra. There's a quiet dignity to the way life unfolds here, a sense of purpose derived from the cycles of the seasons and the unwavering commitment of its inhabitants to this particular corner of South Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Charra, 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 Charra, in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area.
Detailed location data for Charra includes the postcode (5690), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Ceduna), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Charra 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. |