Hammond, 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 Hammond, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
| Locality | Hammond |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Mount Remarkable |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.49672 |
| Longitude | 138.35607 |
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 245.3 km² |
| Elevation | 317 m |
| Postcode | 5431 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 271 km north |
Hammond is a locality in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 17. The locality covers an area of 245.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 317 m above sea level. It lies approximately 271 km north of Adelaide. Hammond is located at 32.4967°S, 138.3561°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5431. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hammond rests in a landscape sculpted by ancient forces, where the rolling hills of the Mount Remarkable region give way to a broad, sun-drenched plain. It lies 236.5 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 351°T), and is situated 25.2 km north-east of Wilmington. The earth here is a rich ochre, cracking in places under the weight of the dry air, yet capable of astonishing bursts of green after the infrequent rains. Wiry saltbush and hardy native grasses cling to the slopes, their muted colours a constant, subtle contrast to the vast, cerulean sky. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of eucalyptus and the mineral tang of the earth itself. The character of Hammond is one of quiet resilience, a place that has learned to live in harmony with the land's generous, yet sometimes unforgiving, nature.
The story of Hammond is deeply entwined with the pastoral fortunes of the surrounding district, its economy historically tethered to the wool and grain produced from the rich, if challenging, terrain. Sheep graze the undulating country, their fleece a valuable commodity that has long sustained the region, while wheat crops shimmer like golden oceans during the harvest season. Evidence of earlier eras can be glimpsed in the weathered stone of older homesteads and the enduring infrastructure that speaks of generations of hard work. The railway, a vital artery in its formative years, still threads through the district, a silent reminder of the journeys taken and the goods transported. While agriculture remains its backbone, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of the area has begun to draw a different kind of traveller, seeking the unhurried pace and the raw, untamed vistas that Hammond so readily offers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hammond, 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 Hammond, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
Detailed location data for Hammond includes the postcode (5431), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Mount Remarkable), 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 Hammond 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. |