Karte, 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 Karte, in the Southern Mallee Dc local government area.
| Locality | Karte |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Southern Mallee Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.04598 |
| Longitude | 140.78658 |
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 392.1 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 5304 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 200 km east |
Karte is a locality in the Southern Mallee Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 35. The locality covers an area of 392.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 200 km east of Adelaide. Karte is located at 35.0460°S, 140.7866°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5304. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Karte lies under a sky that often feels impossibly vast, stretching in an unbroken canvas of cerulean blue or, in the evenings, bleeding into a soft, bruised lavender. It lies 154.4 km south-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 233°T), and is situated 39.3 km north-east of Lameroo. The land here is a mosaic of muted greens and earthy ochres, punctuated by the stark, angular silhouettes of native scrub and the occasional hardy gum tree, their bark peeling like ancient parchment. A gentle swell marks the terrain, a subtle undulation that hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped this part of the Southern Mallee. The air, especially after a rare rain, carries a clean, dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place.
The story of Karte is one written in wheat and wool, a legacy of industrious pioneers who coaxed a living from this often-demanding soil. Farming has long been the lifeblood, with vast paddocks of golden grain stretching towards the horizon, a sight that truly comes alive when the wind whispers through the stalks, creating a rippling sea of amber. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life in Karte, from the hopeful planting in spring to the triumphant harvest. While agriculture remains central, the quiet resilience of the people is a defining characteristic, a testament to generations who have adapted and endured, finding beauty in the stark simplicity of their surroundings and the enduring strength of community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karte, 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 Karte, in the Southern Mallee Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Karte includes the postcode (5304), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Southern Mallee Dc), 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 Karte 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. |