Kimba, 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 Kimba, in The Dc Of Kimba local government area.
| Locality | Kimba |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Kimba |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.13482 |
| Longitude | 136.41244 |
| Population | 666 |
| Density | 36.4 /km² |
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Elevation | 271 m |
| Postcode | 5641 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 284 km northwest |
Kimba is a locality in The Dc Of Kimba local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 666. The locality covers an area of 18.3 km², giving a population density of about 36.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 271 m above sea level. It lies approximately 284 km northwest of Adelaide. Kimba is located at 33.1348°S, 136.4124°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5641. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kimba sits at a crossroads, a place where the red earth of the Gawler Ranges begins to flatten and stretch towards the horizon. It lies 269.9 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 306°T), and is situated 77.7 km north-north-west of Cowell. The land around Kimba is a study in muted colours: ochre soil, pale green saltbush, and the dusty grey-green of hardy shrubs that cling to the terrain. The sky overhead is a vast, arching dome, often painted with the fierce blue of a clear day or softened by the bruised purples and oranges of a setting sun that bleeds across the flat expanse. There's a palpable stillness here, a quietude broken only by the whisper of the wind and the distant drone of machinery, a sound that speaks of persistence against the elements.
The story of Kimba is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits of its inhabitants, a testament to their resilience in a landscape that demands it. Wheat and barley crops are the lifeblood of the region, their golden heads bowing in the breeze during harvest season, a sight that has sustained generations. The town itself is a modest hub, its main street a collection of practical buildings, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the surrounding farms. Historically, Kimba served as a vital service centre for graziers and farmers, a place where supplies were gathered and news exchanged, fostering a close-knit character that still defines the spirit of this locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kimba, 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 Kimba, in The Dc Of Kimba local government area.
Detailed location data for Kimba 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 Kimba 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. |