Coober Pedy, 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 Coober Pedy, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Coober Pedy |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -29.00977 |
| Longitude | 134.8265 |
| Population | 2,106 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 2780.5 km² |
| Elevation | 227 m |
| Postcode | 5723 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 748 km north-northwest |
Coober Pedy is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,106. The locality covers an area of 2780.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 227 m above sea level. It lies approximately 748 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Coober Pedy is located at 29.0098°S, 134.8265°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5723. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Coober Pedy is a place where the earth itself exhales a dry, mineral-rich breath into the vast Australian sky. It lies 597.9 km south of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 171°T), and is situated 223.8 km south-south-east of Marla. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and rusts, a sprawling canvas of ancient, sun-baked plains interrupted by the low, rugged mounds and fissures of the Stuart Range. The air, even at midday, carries a subtle warmth, a constant, gentle hum against the skin, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind across the gibber plains or the distant rumble of a passing vehicle. The tenacious, low-lying scrub, a tapestry of dusty greens and faded browns, clings stubbornly to the parched soil, a testament to life's enduring spirit in this arid heartland. Dusk here is a painter’s dream, where the sky bleeds from fiery oranges to bruised purples, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and distort the already alien topography.
The story of Coober Pedy is deeply intertwined with the opals that lie hidden beneath its surface, a treasure trove that has drawn prospectors and dreamers from across the globe. This subterranean wealth has shaped not only the local economy, where mining remains the lifeblood, but also the very character of the settlement, with many residents choosing to live underground in cool, dug-out homes to escape the relentless summer heat. The town’s origins are a rugged blend of necessity and opportunity, a frontier spirit forged in the pursuit of precious stones. This unique way of life, dictated by the demands of both the earth and the climate, imbues Coober Pedy with a distinctive, unpretentious charm, a place where survival and ingenuity are etched into the very fabric of its existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coober Pedy, 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 Coober Pedy, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Coober Pedy includes the postcode (5723), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), 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 Coober Pedy 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. |