Kingscote, 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 Kingscote, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Kingscote |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.65602 |
| Longitude | 137.61147 |
| Population | 1,915 |
| Density | 105.4 /km² |
| Area | 18.2 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 5223 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 121 km southwest |
Kingscote is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,915. The locality covers an area of 18.2 km², giving a population density of about 105.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 121 km southwest of Adelaide. Kingscote is located at 35.6560°S, 137.6115°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kingscote unfurls along the eastern shore of Kangaroo Island, a broad sweep of coastline where the land slopes gently towards the shimmering waters of Nepean Bay. It lies 102.2 km south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 234°T), and is situated 66.5 km west-south-west of Normanville. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the island's wild heart. Low-slung buildings, painted in muted tones that echo the weathered timber and sandy soil, huddle together against the prevailing winds. Beyond the immediate settlement, the landscape opens into undulating pastures, punctuated by hardy shrubs and the occasional cluster of ancient gum trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that often burns with an intense, clear blue. The light here, particularly as it softens in the late afternoon, casts a golden hue over everything, giving the corrugated iron roofs and the weathered fences a warm, almost benevolent glow.
This is the island's primary hub, a place where history is etched not in grand monuments but in the everyday lives of its inhabitants and the land that sustains them. Founded in the early days of South Australian settlement, Kingscote was once envisioned as a grand capital, a testament to colonial ambition, though its destiny evolved into something quieter, more grounded. The local economy, deeply entwined with the island's natural bounty, centres on agriculture, particularly sheep grazing and the production of honey, for which Kangaroo Island is justly renowned. The harbour, a modest but vital artery, facilitates the movement of goods and the arrival of travellers drawn by the island's rugged beauty and its reputation as a sanctuary for wildlife. The rhythm of Kingscote is one of dependable cycles – the turning of the seasons, the ebb and flow of the tides, the quiet hum of a community that understands the enduring power of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kingscote, 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 Kingscote, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kingscote includes the postcode (5223), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Kangaroo Island Council), 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 Kingscote 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. |