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| Locality | Kangaroo Flat |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Light Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.54943 |
| Longitude | 138.69057 |
| Population | 107 |
| Density | 5.7 /km² |
| Area | 18.8 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 5118 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 43 km north |
Kangaroo Flat is a locality in the Light Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 107. The locality covers an area of 18.8 km², giving a population density of about 5.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km north of Adelaide. Kangaroo Flat is located at 34.5494°S, 138.6906°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5118. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kangaroo Flat rests within a landscape where the earth itself seems to hold its breath, a gentle swell of ochre soil meeting skies that often burn with an intense, clear blue. It lies 7.4 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 14.2 km north-north-east of Andrews Farm. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather a subtle unfolding of low hills and shallow valleys, carpeted in hardy native grasses and punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of gum trees. These ancient sentinels, their bark peeling in papery layers, stand as quiet witnesses to the passage of seasons, their leaves rustling a dry, constant murmur that carries on the light breezes. The air itself has a peculiar clarity, a scent of dry earth and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, especially potent in the soft, lengthening shadows of late afternoon.
The story of Kangaroo Flat is one of quiet perseverance, a legacy etched into the very character of the land by those who first sought sustenance from its bounty. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, its history is woven into the agricultural rhythms that continue to define its local economy. Sheep graze on rolling paddocks, their wool a soft contrast to the resilient, sun-baked earth, and the land yields crops, a testament to the enduring spirit of farming. Evidence of past endeavours can still be glimpsed, subtle traces of a more rugged past that speak of resourcefulness and a deep connection to the land. Kangaroo Flat’s character is one of unassuming strength, a place where the quiet hum of everyday life unfolds with a steady, unhurried grace.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kangaroo Flat, 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 Kangaroo Flat, in the Light Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kangaroo Flat includes the postcode (5118), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Light Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Kangaroo Flat 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. |