Dutton, 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 Dutton, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
| Locality | Dutton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Regional Council Of Goyder |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.32073 |
| Longitude | 139.13488 |
| Population | 108 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 74.4 km² |
| Elevation | 370 m |
| Postcode | 5356 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 83 km northeast |
Dutton is a locality in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 108. The locality covers an area of 74.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 370 m above sea level. It lies approximately 83 km northeast of Adelaide. Dutton is located at 34.3207°S, 139.1349°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5356. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Dutton lies as a quiet sentinel in the undulating plains, where the ochre earth meets a sky that often burns with an intensity born of dry heat. It lies 47.3 km north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 14.5 km north-north-west of Truro. The landscape here is a study in subdued colours, of pale grasses that whisper in the breeze and scattered stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of dust and wild herbs, a fragrance that speaks of resilience and a deep connection to the sun-baked soil. The very light seems to possess a peculiar quality, softening the edges of the world as the day wanes, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the land like tired limbs.
The history of Dutton is inextricably linked to the bounty of the land and the fortitude of those who sought to cultivate it. Once a vital stop for travellers traversing the often-unforgiving terrain, its economy has long been anchored in the robust tradition of sheep grazing, the wool of the region once a significant commodity. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can still be seen in the sturdy, weather-beaten woolsheds and the enduring lines of fencing that crisscross the surrounding country. The quiet rhythm of life in Dutton reflects this enduring connection to agriculture, a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady, dependable work of the land. While no longer a bustling hub, Dutton retains a distinct character, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people and the enduring appeal of its sun-drenched, open spaces.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dutton, 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 Dutton, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
Detailed location data for Dutton includes the postcode (5356), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Regional Council Of Goyder), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Dutton 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. |