Keith, 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 Keith, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
| Locality | Keith |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Tatiara Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.14423 |
| Longitude | 140.34261 |
| Population | 1,319 |
| Density | 3.3 /km² |
| Area | 394.2 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 5267 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 208 km southeast |
Keith is a locality in the Tatiara Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,319. The locality covers an area of 394.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 208 km southeast of Adelaide. Keith is located at 36.1442°S, 140.3426°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5267. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Keith rests on a broad, gently undulating plain, where the earth unfolds in a patchwork of golden stubble and vibrant green pastures under a sky that often stretches to an immense, clear blue. It lies 178.3 km south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 132°T), and is situated 43.6 km west-north-west of Bordertown. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, painting the landscape in hues of ochre and rose, lending a profound stillness to the sprawling horizons. Wide, straight roads, like ribbons of grey, dissect the country, leading the eye towards the subtle rise and fall of the land, where scattered stands of native trees, mostly sheoak and mallee, punctuate the open spaces. The character of Keith is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the expansive skies invite contemplation.
The history of Keith is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped its identity, with early settlers drawn to the fertile soils of the Tatiara region for wheat farming and sheep grazing. The town itself grew as a service centre for these burgeoning agricultural enterprises, its development spurred by the arrival of the railway, which became a vital artery for transporting produce to market. Today, the local economy continues to be dominated by primary industries, with grain production remaining a significant contributor, alongside robust sheep and cattle farming that extends across the surrounding properties. More recently, the viticulture industry has begun to find a foothold in the broader district, adding a new dimension to the region's agricultural landscape, though the enduring spirit of Keith remains rooted in the golden waves of grain and the quiet bleating of sheep on the downs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Keith, 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 Keith, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Keith includes the postcode (5267), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tatiara Dc), 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 Keith 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. |