Clements Gap, 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 Clements Gap, in the Barunga West Council local government area.
| Locality | Clements Gap |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Barunga West Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.50843 |
| Longitude | 138.06445 |
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 103.9 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 5523 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 165 km north-northwest |
Clements Gap is a locality in the Barunga West Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 44. The locality covers an area of 103.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 165 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Clements Gap is located at 33.5084°S, 138.0644°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5523. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Clements Gap rests upon a gentle slope where the ochre earth meets the vast, pale blue canvas of the South Australian sky. It lies 136.4 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 332°T), and is situated 18.8 km south-west of Crystal Brook. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: the pale straw of dry grasses stretching towards horizons punctuated by the dark, stoic silhouettes of scattered gum trees. Fences, a patchwork of weathered wood and rusting wire, trace the boundaries of paddocks, some bare and sun-baked, others showing the hopeful green of emerging crops. A quietude pervades the air, broken only by the occasional bleating of sheep or the distant thrum of a tractor, a sound that seems to underscore the immense stillness rather than disturb it. The light, particularly as the day wanes, casts long, lazy shadows that deepen the contours of the land, giving it a soft, almost velvety appearance.
The story of Clements Gap is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land, a narrative of agricultural endeavour that has shaped its character over generations. Primarily a farming district, its economy has long been sustained by the cultivation of cereal crops, a tradition that dictates the rhythm of the seasons and the lives of its inhabitants. The rich, fertile soil, though often parched by the Australian sun, yields generously when the rains arrive, a testament to the enduring resilience of both the land and its people. While not boasting grand landmarks, Clements Gap offers a glimpse into the quiet dignity of rural life, where the simple act of tending the earth forms the bedrock of a close-knit community. The enduring spirit of its founding settlers, who carved a living from this often unforgiving terrain, continues to resonate in the unhurried pace of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clements Gap, 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 Clements Gap, in the Barunga West Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Clements Gap includes the postcode (5523), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Barunga West 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 Clements Gap 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. |