Cooltong, 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 Cooltong, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
| Locality | Cooltong |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Renmark Paringa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.10061 |
| Longitude | 140.67351 |
| Population | 348 |
| Density | 11.3 /km² |
| Area | 30.9 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 5341 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 211 km east-northeast |
Cooltong is a locality in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 348. The locality covers an area of 30.9 km², giving a population density of about 11.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 211 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Cooltong is located at 34.1006°S, 140.6735°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5341. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cooltong rests on the gentle slopes leading towards the mighty Murray River, a land where the sun paints the sky in hues of ochre and rose as it dips below the horizon. It lies 135.1 km west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.6 km north-west of Renmark. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, the hardy vegetation clinging to the sandy soil, testament to the enduring spirit of this South Australian locale. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a whisper of the expansive plains that stretch outwards, punctuated by the occasional rustle of unseen creatures in the sparse undergrowth. It is a place of quietude, where the vastness of the sky seems to press down, imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of deep peace.
The story of Cooltong is intrinsically linked to the lifeblood of the Murray River and the fertile lands it nourishes. For generations, this region has been a cornerstone of fruit production, particularly citrus and dried fruits, with orchards forming a checkerboard of cultivation against the natural scrub. This agricultural heritage is the backbone of the local economy, a tradition passed down through families who understand the subtle language of the land and the river's ebb and flow. Beyond the orchards, the proximity to the river offers opportunities for recreation and tourism, drawing visitors to experience the serene beauty of the waterway and the surrounding natural parks, a living legacy of the land's bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cooltong, 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 Cooltong, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cooltong includes the postcode (5341), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Renmark Paringa 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 Cooltong 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. |