Coomandook, 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 Coomandook, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
| Locality | Coomandook |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Coorong District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.44033 |
| Longitude | 139.71519 |
| Population | 95 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 214.5 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 5261 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 116 km east-southeast |
Coomandook is a locality in the Coorong District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 95. The locality covers an area of 214.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 116 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Coomandook is located at 35.4403°S, 139.7152°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5261. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coomandook rests on a subtle swell of land, a quiet settlement under the wide South Australian sky. It lies 86.9 km east-south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 118°T), and is situated 24.0 km south-east of Tailem Bend. The horizon here is a study in muted greens and ochres, the earth baked by a sun that can be both generous and unforgiving. Low-slung buildings, painted in practical shades, cluster around a railway line that seems to hold the very essence of the place, a silent artery connecting it to the wider world. The air itself carries a dry, dusty scent, occasionally softened by the fainter perfume of distant eucalypts, a subtle sweetness that hints at the country beyond the immediate surrounds. The light at dusk often washes the landscape in a warm, golden hue, softening the edges of the paddocks and lending a gentle, almost melancholic beauty to the scene.
The story of Coomandook is one of wheat and resilience, a testament to the farmers who carved a life from this fertile, yet challenging, terrain. Its establishment is tied to the expansion of agriculture in the early to mid-20th century, a period when the dream of owning land and producing grain drove many to these parts. The local economy remains firmly rooted in primary production, with vast expanses dedicated to cereal crops, their amber waves rippling in the summer breeze. The grain silos, imposing sentinels against the skyline, are a constant reminder of this vital industry. While the railway line brought life and opportunity, it also marks the passage of time, its infrequent trains a gentle pulse in the unhurried rhythm of Coomandook.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coomandook, 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 Coomandook, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coomandook includes the postcode (5261), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Coorong District 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 Coomandook 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. |