Karatta, 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 Karatta, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Karatta |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.96446 |
| Longitude | 136.91265 |
| Population | 131 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 317.4 km² |
| Elevation | 143 m |
| Postcode | 5223 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 191 km southwest |
Karatta is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 131. The locality covers an area of 317.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 143 m above sea level. It lies approximately 191 km southwest of Adelaide. Karatta is located at 35.9645°S, 136.9127°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Karatta unfolds across the rugged contours of Kangaroo Island, a landscape sculpted by wind and saltwater. It lies 173.7 km west-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 237°T), and is situated 71.7 km west-south-west of Kingscote. Low, hardy shrubs, their leaves a muted green against the ochre soil, cling to the rolling terrain, testament to the island's often harsh yet beautiful elements. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of the Southern Ocean, a constant presence that seems to breathe life into the very earth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brisk cloud cover, casts a pale, ethereal glow, illuminating the subtle shifts in colour across the land – from the bleached whites of coastal scrub to the deep, earthy reds of the underlying rock.
The history of Karatta is deeply entwined with the island's pastoral heritage, its economy built on the backs of sheep and cattle grazing the windswept pastures. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives mirroring the seasons and the fortunes of the wool market. Evidence of this enduring connection can still be seen in the weathered stone fences that snake across the hillsides and the sturdy, functional farmhouses that dot the horizon. While tourism now plays a growing role, drawing visitors to the island's unique wildlife and pristine beaches, the quiet, resilient spirit of the farming community remains the heart of Karatta, a place where the land dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karatta, 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 Karatta, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Karatta includes the postcode (5223), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Kangaroo Island Council), 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 Karatta 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. |