Coomooroo, 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 Coomooroo, in The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton local government area.
| Locality | Coomooroo |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.6673 |
| Longitude | 138.50469 |
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 172.2 km² |
| Elevation | 502 m |
| Postcode | 5431 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 252 km north |
Coomooroo is a locality in The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 17. The locality covers an area of 172.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 502 m above sea level. It lies approximately 252 km north of Adelaide. Coomooroo is located at 32.6673°S, 138.5047°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5431. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Coomooroo rests under a sky that often stretches, a vast, unbroken canvas of cerulean, occasionally brushed with the pale chalk of passing clouds. It lies 215.9 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 17.2 km west of Orroroo. The land here unfurls in broad, sun-baked plains, a mosaic of ochre earth and sparse, resilient scrub that clings to the contours of the terrain. Low, rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, rise gently in the distance, their forms blurred by the heat haze that shimmers from the ground. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of dust and the faint, peppery aroma of native grasses, and in the quietude, the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant bleating of sheep.
The history of Coomooroo is etched not in grand edifices, but in the enduring legacy of the land and the hardy folk who have coaxed a living from it. For generations, sheep grazing has shaped the local economy, the wool clip a vital commodity that once connected this isolated pocket of South Australia to markets far beyond. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can be seen in the weathered shearing sheds and the sturdy, functional farmhouses that dot the landscape, each a testament to a life lived in close communion with the elements. While the rhythm of life in Coomooroo remains largely dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, there's a quiet resilience here, a distinctive character forged through perseverance and a deep understanding of this ancient country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coomooroo, 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 Coomooroo, in The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton local government area.
Detailed location data for Coomooroo includes the postcode (5431), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Orroroo Carrieton), 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 Coomooroo 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. |