Haslam, 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 Haslam, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
| Locality | Haslam |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Streaky Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.46084 |
| Longitude | 134.22227 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 203.2 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 5680 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 489 km west-northwest |
Haslam is a locality in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 203.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 489 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Haslam is located at 32.4608°S, 134.2223°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Haslam rests in a landscape where the earth sighs under a vast, pale sky, a place of ochre dust and sparse, tenacious vegetation clinging to low, rolling hills. It lies 481.8 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 18.9 km east-south-east of Smoky Bay. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of scrubland and the distant tang of the sea, a subtle perfume that hints at the immense coastline stretching not far beyond. Sun-bleached grasses whisper secrets to the wind, and the light at dusk, a painterly wash of salmon and violet, softens the stark beauty of the terrain, lending a quiet dignity to the weathered fences and the occasional, solitary homestead. The very earth seems to hold its breath under the immense, unhurried expanse of the Australian sky.
The history of Haslam is etched in the dust of sheep tracks and the enduring spirit of those who sought a living from this challenging country. For generations, the economy here has been intrinsically tied to the wool industry, the rhythmic bleating of sheep a constant soundtrack to life, their fleeces a testament to the resilience of both animal and human. This land, though seemingly austere, has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fostering a quiet, self-reliant character among its inhabitants. The faint, almost forgotten tracks that crisscross the countryside speak of earlier journeys, of a time when the traveller's spirit was tested by distance and the elements, a spirit that still subtly colours the enduring character of Haslam.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Haslam, 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 Haslam, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Haslam includes the postcode (5680), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Streaky Bay), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Haslam 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. |