Field, 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 Field, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
| Locality | Field |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Coorong District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.7936 |
| Longitude | 139.64374 |
| Population | 86 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 451.0 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 5265 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 135 km southeast |
Field is a locality in the Coorong District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 86. The locality covers an area of 451.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 135 km southeast of Adelaide. Field is located at 35.7936°S, 139.6437°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5265. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Field emerges as a quiet sentinel where the land begins to soften its arid edges, yielding to a landscape of subtle ochre and muted green. It lies 106.0 km south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 24.3 km east-south-east of Meningie. The terrain here is a study in gentle undulation, a rolling expanse of earth that seems to breathe with the dry, crisp air, punctuated by hardy saltbush and the occasional hardy eucalyptus struggling for purchase. The sky overhead is vast, an immense canvas that shifts from the pale, almost translucent blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the paddocks. A profound stillness often settles over Field, a quietude that allows the faintest whisper of wind through dry grasses to carry, a sound that feels as old as the earth itself.
The story of Field is one deeply entwined with the cycles of the land and the tenacity of those who have worked it. Historically, its fortunes have been tied to the grazing and agricultural pursuits that define much of the surrounding Coorong District Council area, with sheep and cattle finding sustenance on the hardy native pastures. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can be seen in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses that dot the landscape, silent witnesses to generations of toil and adaptation. While not a hub of bustling industry, Field’s economy remains grounded in its agricultural roots, a steady hum of activity dictated by the seasons rather than the clamour of commerce. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a community that understands the importance of self-reliance and the enduring strength found in neighbourly connection, where the passing of a ute on the dusty track is a significant event in the day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Field, 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 Field, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Field includes the postcode (5265), 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 Field 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. |