Colton, 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 Colton, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
| Locality | Colton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Elliston |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.44661 |
| Longitude | 134.91022 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 222.8 km² |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Postcode | 5670 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 377 km west-northwest |
Colton is a locality in the Dc Of Elliston local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 32. The locality covers an area of 222.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 65 m above sea level. It lies approximately 377 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Colton is located at 33.4466°S, 134.9102°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Colton lies in a wide, sun-washed expanse where the coastal plains begin their gentle rise towards the rugged interior. It lies 375.8 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 72.4 km south-west of Wudinna. The land here is a study in muted tones: ochre earth, the silvery grey of saltbush, and the pale straw of dry grasses that whisper in the persistent breeze. The air carries the faint, clean tang of the sea, even kilometres inland, a constant reminder of the vast ocean that shapes this part of South Australia. Sheep dot the paddocks, their fleece like scattered clouds against the muted greens and browns of the pastures, and the sky above is an immense, pale blue canvas, often streaked with the fleeting white of seabirds.
The history of Colton is a story etched in the land and the lives of those who have worked it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and grazing country, established farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, their weathered sheds and fences a quiet testament to generations of resilience. This region, once a vital corridor for stock routes, now thrives on the careful cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a steady rhythm of planting and harvest. The nearest substantial harbour is a significant distance away, meaning Colton's connection to the outside world has always been forged through hard work and a deep understanding of the land's capacity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colton, 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 Colton, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
Detailed location data for Colton includes the postcode (5670), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Elliston), 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 Colton 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. |