Deepwater, 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 Deepwater, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
| Locality | Deepwater |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Coorong District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.14031 |
| Longitude | 139.82365 |
| Area | 440.3 km² |
| Postcode | 5266 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 174 km southeast |
Deepwater is a locality in the Coorong District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 440.3 km². It lies approximately 174 km southeast of Adelaide. Deepwater is located at 36.1403°S, 139.8236°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5266. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Deepwater lies at the edge of a landscape that breathes with the slow exhale of the Coorong. It lies 146.2 km south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 35.3 km south-south-west of Tintinara. The land here is a study in muted tones, ochre dust clinging to hardy saltbush and the low, scrubby vegetation that hugs the gentle swells of the terrain. The air carries a dry, fine grit, a constant reminder of the surrounding plains, yet a subtle, almost saline tang whispers of the nearby waters, a promise of a different kind of immensity. Across this quiet expanse, the sky often stretches in an unbroken dome of pale blue, a canvas where clouds drift like forgotten thoughts, and the light, especially as the day begins to wane, can cast long, painterly shadows that give the very earth a sense of depth.
The story of Deepwater is one of resilient sustenance, a place where the land’s generosity has been coaxed rather than commanded. For generations, this locality has been shaped by the efforts of those who understood the subtle rhythms of its soil and the capricious moods of its weather, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of hardy grains. The economy, while modest, is deeply rooted in the pastoral heritage that has etched its character into the very being of Deepwater, a quiet tenacity evident in the weathered farmhouses and the stoic fences that map the fields. Though not a hub of bustling commerce, Deepwater's enduring spirit is a testament to the enduring connection between its people and this particular, parched, yet profoundly alive corner of the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Deepwater, 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 Deepwater, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Deepwater includes the postcode (5266), 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 Deepwater 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. |