Karoonda, 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 Karoonda, in The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray local government area.
| Locality | Karoonda |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.14807 |
| Longitude | 139.94028 |
| Population | 505 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 689.0 km² |
| Elevation | 63 m |
| Postcode | 5307 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 124 km east-southeast |
Karoonda is a locality in The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 505. The locality covers an area of 689.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 124 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Karoonda is located at 35.1481°S, 139.9403°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5307. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Karoonda rests on the Mallee plains, a landscape defined by a vast, pale sky stretching over low, undulating country. It lies 98.1 km east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 95°T), and is situated 39.5 km east-north-east of Tailem Bend. The earth here is a rich ochre, often bare save for hardy, drought-resistant scrub and the occasional resilient gum tree, its bark peeling in papery curls. In the heat of the day, the air shimmers with a dry, almost brittle stillness, broken only by the distant rumble of a ute or the cry of a hawk circling high above. The horizons are immense, drawing the eye outwards towards an endless expanse, and the colours of the land shift subtly with the changing light, from the muted gold of harvested fields to the deep, bruised purples of twilight.
The story of Karoonda is deeply entwined with the cultivation of grain, a resilient agriculture that has shaped its identity and economy for generations. It was established as a railway town, a vital link connecting producers to markets, and this history is still visible in the sturdy, functional architecture and the quiet hum of the grain silos that punctuate the town's centre. The local economy, though primarily agricultural, has also seen diversification, with a growing appreciation for the unique character of the Mallee region attracting travellers seeking an authentic rural experience. The straightforward, unpretentious nature of Karoonda’s residents reflects the enduring spirit of those who have worked this challenging, yet rewarding, land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karoonda, 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 Karoonda, in The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Karoonda includes the postcode (5307), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray), 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 Karoonda 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. |