Coles, 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 Coles, in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area.
| Locality | Coles |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Naracoorte Lucindale Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.24757 |
| Longitude | 140.52047 |
| Area | 262.5 km² |
| Postcode | 5272 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 310 km south-southeast |
Coles is a locality in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 262.5 km². It lies approximately 310 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Coles is located at 37.2476°S, 140.5205°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5272. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coles, a quiet settlement in the heart of the Limestone Coast, unfolds across a landscape of gentle rises and broad horizons. It lies 68.4 km north-north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 28.8 km south-south-east of Lucindale. Here, the sky feels vast, a boundless canvas painted with hues of ochre and pale blue that shift with the sun's arc. The earth itself, a rich, dark loam, promises fertility, its scent mingling with the dry, sweet perfume of sun-baked grass and the distant tang of sheep. Eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along the few winding roads, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that seems to hold the secrets of the land. The air, particularly as the day begins to mellow, carries a coolness that belies the summer heat, a subtle promise of the coming dusk.
The story of Coles is deeply entwined with the bounty of this fertile ground. For generations, this has been a place where the land yields its harvest, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of grains, a steady, reliable rhythm that has shaped its character. The economy here is built on the strength of the soil and the hard work of its people, a quiet diligence that is the hallmark of rural life. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling tourist trails, Coles possesses a distinctive charm in its unassuming resilience and the understated beauty of its pastoral vistas. The local hall, a simple yet sturdy structure, often serves as the vibrant centre of community gatherings, a testament to the enduring spirit of fellowship that binds this close-knit locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coles, 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 Coles, in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coles includes the postcode (5272), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Naracoorte Lucindale 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 Coles 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. |