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| Locality | Kadina |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Copper Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.95811 |
| Longitude | 137.74027 |
| Population | 2,739 |
| Density | 26.7 /km² |
| Area | 102.4 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 5554 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 134 km northwest |
Kadina is a locality in the Copper Coast Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,739. The locality covers an area of 102.4 km², giving a population density of about 26.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 134 km northwest of Adelaide. Kadina is located at 33.9581°S, 137.7403°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5554. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kadina rests on the Yorke Peninsula, a place where the scent of salt mingles with the dry earth. It lies 116.5 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 9.9 km east-south-east of Wallaroo. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, a vast expanse of ochre plains stretching towards a distant, shimmering horizon, broken only by the occasional hardy scrub and the neat geometry of wheat paddocks. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of life that seems to emanate from the very soil. Fences march in straight lines across the country, defining fields that hold the promise of harvest, and the sky overhead often unfurls in a breathtaking display of blues and greys, a canvas for the relentless Australian sun.
The story of Kadina is deeply entwined with the earth's hidden treasures. For decades, this was a heartland of copper mining, the rich veins beneath the surface fuelling a burgeoning industry and shaping the fortunes of the region. While the deep shafts have long since fallen silent, the legacy of those industrious times remains, a palpable sense of resilience etched into the character of Kadina. Today, the local economy diversifies, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, the fertile soil yielding bountiful crops of wheat and barley. The proximity to the coast also influences life here, with the gentle murmur of the nearby sea a constant reminder of the peninsula's maritime connections, and the promise of sun-drenched days on the golden sands of neighbouring beaches.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kadina, South Australia. 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 Kadina, in the Copper Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kadina includes the postcode (5554), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Copper Coast 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 Kadina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |