Keilira, 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 Keilira, in the Kingston Dc local government area.
| Locality | Keilira |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -36.66686 |
| Longitude | 140.18552 |
| Population | 82 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 656.5 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 5275 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 240 km southeast |
Keilira is a locality in the Kingston Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 82. The locality covers an area of 656.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 240 km southeast of Adelaide. Keilira is located at 36.6669°S, 140.1855°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Keilira rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, its character shaped by the immense, pale sky that arches over an expanse of ochre earth and sparse, resilient vegetation. It lies 139.3 km north-north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 42.4 km north-north-west of Lucindale. The land here is a study in muted tones, the muted greens of saltbush and hardy grasses giving way to the pale browns and reds of the soil, especially after a dry spell. The air often carries a faint, dry scent, a mix of dust and the subtle perfume of native shrubs, and the silence can be profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the occasional cry of a hawk circling overhead. Even the sunlight seems to possess a certain softness here, particularly as the day wanes, casting long, attenuated shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain, hinting at the vastness that surrounds this quiet corner of the country.
The history of Keilira is etched not in grand monuments but in the patient taming of this often-challenging landscape, a narrative of resilience tied closely to the land’s agricultural bounty. For generations, sheep have been the steady heartbeat of Keilira’s economy, their wool a vital commodity that has sustained families and fostered a deep connection to the pastoral traditions of the region. The occasional weathered fence post, standing sentinel against the sky, whispers of past efforts and the enduring spirit of those who worked this country. While not a place of bustling industry, Keilira’s quiet persistence in farming and grazing has shaped its character, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the subtle shifts of the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Keilira, 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 Keilira, in the Kingston Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Keilira includes the postcode (5275), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Kingston 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 Keilira 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. |