Kelly, 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 Kelly, in The Dc Of Kimba local government area.
| Locality | Kelly |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Kimba |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.24105 |
| Longitude | 136.51245 |
| Population | 71 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 358.2 km² |
| Elevation | 354 m |
| Postcode | 5641 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 269 km northwest |
Kelly is a locality in The Dc Of Kimba local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 71. The locality covers an area of 358.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 354 m above sea level. It lies approximately 269 km northwest of Adelaide. Kelly is located at 33.2411°S, 136.5125°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5641. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kelly is a place etched into the ochre earth, where the land rolls in gentle, sun-baked waves towards a distant, shimmering horizon. It lies 255.3 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 15.0 km south-east of Kimba. The sparse vegetation, a hardy mosaic of saltbush and native grasses, clings tenaciously to the dry, cracked soil, testament to the enduring spirit of this country. Here, the air itself seems to carry the fine grit of the earth, warmed by a relentless sun that paints the sky in hues of pale blue and dusty gold, particularly as the day begins its slow descent. The character of Kelly is one of quiet resilience, a landscape that demands respect and offers a profound sense of solitude to those who understand its stark beauty.
The history of Kelly is deeply entwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, who sought to tame this vast, arid expanse for grazing sheep and cattle. While agriculture remains a significant thread in the local economy, the land’s unforgiving nature has always dictated a careful balance, a dance between human endeavour and the raw power of the environment. The echoes of this past are carried in the weathered timber of old shearing sheds and the faint tracks that crisscross the property boundaries, reminders of generations who worked this soil. Today, Kelly continues to sustain itself through a blend of traditional farming practices and a growing appreciation for its unique, unhurried way of life, a place where the silence is as much a part of its character as the vast, open sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kelly, 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 Kelly, in The Dc Of Kimba local government area.
Detailed location data for Kelly includes the postcode (5641), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Kimba), 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 Kelly 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. |