Cobdogla, 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 Cobdogla, in The Berri Barmera Council local government area.
| Locality | Cobdogla |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Berri Barmera Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.23282 |
| Longitude | 140.41192 |
| Population | 377 |
| Density | 24.7 /km² |
| Area | 15.3 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 5346 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 183 km east-northeast |
Cobdogla is a locality in The Berri Barmera Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 377. The locality covers an area of 15.3 km², giving a population density of about 24.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 183 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Cobdogla is located at 34.2328°S, 140.4119°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5346. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cobdogla rests beside the wide, slow sweep of the River Murray, a place where the light often seems to linger, softening the edges of the landscape. It lies 158.3 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 76°T), and is situated 5.7 km west of Barmera. The land here is mostly flat, a generous plain stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by the vibrant green of irrigated orchards and vineyards that drink deeply from the river's bounty. Broad avenues of trees, their leaves rustling a constant, gentle conversation with the breeze, line the roads, casting dappled shade that offers a welcome respite from the sun's steady gaze. The air carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit, a scent that mingles with the dry, earthy aroma of the surrounding countryside.
The story of Cobdogla is intrinsically tied to the development of irrigation in the region, a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing the life-giving waters of the Murray. Early settlers recognised the fertile potential of this riverland, and the establishment of irrigation channels transformed the dry earth into a productive agricultural hub. Today, the local economy thrives on the cultivation of grapes for wine, citrus fruits, and other produce, a legacy built on the hard work of generations. The Cobdogla Irrigation Museum, a modest yet significant landmark, offers a window into this past, preserving the machinery and stories that shaped the settlement. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, guided by the seasons and the steady flow of the great river that underpins its existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cobdogla, 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 Cobdogla, in The Berri Barmera Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cobdogla includes the postcode (5346), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Berri Barmera 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 Cobdogla 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. |