Iron Knob, 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 Iron Knob, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Iron Knob |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.74229 |
| Longitude | 137.15079 |
| Population | 139 |
| Density | 12.5 /km² |
| Area | 11.2 km² |
| Elevation | 159 m |
| Postcode | 5611 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 278 km north-northwest |
Iron Knob is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 139. The locality covers an area of 11.2 km², giving a population density of about 12.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 159 m above sea level. It lies approximately 278 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Iron Knob is located at 32.7423°S, 137.1508°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5611. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Iron Knob rises from the arid plains, its silhouette a stark declaration against the vast, pale sky. It lies 253.7 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 324°T), and is situated 48.2 km north-west of Whyalla Norrie. The land here is a study in ochre and rust, a rugged terrain where hardy scrub clings tenaciously to rocky outcrops. Low, rounded hills, weathered by millennia of wind and sun, roll towards a horizon that seems to stretch into infinity, punctuated by the occasional, resilient gum tree. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a subtle perfume of dust and ancient earth, and in the long afternoons, the light often softens to a liquid gold, bathing the landscape in a warm, ethereal glow.
The story of Iron Knob is inextricably bound to the rich iron ore deposits that define its very name and sculpted its fortune. For generations, this remote settlement has been a vital source for the nation's steel industry, a hardworking heart beating with the rhythm of extraction and export. The landscape bears the imprint of this history, with weathered machinery and the scars of open-cut mining testament to the tireless endeavour. Beyond the ore, the surrounding country supports a sparse but determined grazing economy, with sheep and cattle navigating the challenging pastures, their presence a quiet counterpoint to the industrial might. Travellers passing through Iron Knob often remark on the palpable sense of resilience, a quiet strength forged from the land and its enduring resources.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Iron Knob, 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 Iron Knob, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Iron Knob includes the postcode (5611), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Iron Knob 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. |