Claypans, 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 Claypans, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
| Locality | Claypans |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.81556 |
| Longitude | 139.71389 |
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 84.2 km² |
| Elevation | 89 m |
| Postcode | 5238 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 102 km east |
Claypans is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 12. The locality covers an area of 84.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 89 m above sea level. It lies approximately 102 km east of Adelaide. Claypans is located at 34.8156°S, 139.7139°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5238. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Claypans spreads across a landscape that whispers of ancient, slow-moving waters. It lies 82.8 km east-north-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 69°T), and is situated 33.3 km east of Mannum. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a mosaic of low-lying plains punctuated by ephemeral salt lakes that gleam like discarded jewels under the vast South Australian sky. Sparse saltbush and hardy native grasses cling to the earth, their muted greens and greys a testament to the resilience required to thrive in this dry, yet strangely beautiful, expanse. The air itself carries a faint, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the salt that defines the very character of Claypans, and the light at dusk often paints the horizon in hues of apricot and rose, softening the starkness of the land.
The history of Claypans is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants and the land they've worked. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood, the hardy sheep and cattle finding sustenance in the sparse pastures. The presence of salt pans hints at a geological past, a time when the very ground was shaped by different forces, and this legacy continues to inform the local economy, with some industries still drawing from the mineral wealth of the region. While not a place of bustling tourism, Claypans offers a unique glimpse into the enduring spirit of rural Australia, a place where life unfolds at its own measured pace, dictated by the seasons and the land's quiet generosity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Claypans, 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 Claypans, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Claypans includes the postcode (5238), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray 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 Claypans 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. |