Kongorong, 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 Kongorong, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
| Locality | Kongorong |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Grant |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.91824 |
| Longitude | 140.54203 |
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 150.5 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 5291 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 375 km south-southeast |
Kongorong is a locality in The Dc Of Grant local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 195. The locality covers an area of 150.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 375 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Kongorong is located at 37.9182°S, 140.5420°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5291. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kongorong rests on a spit of land where the vast Southern Ocean meets the sheltered waters of the Coorong. It lies 23.4 km west-south-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 244°T), and is situated 13.9 km west-south-west of Moorak. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the subtle perfume of coastal scrub, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed beauty that surrounds it. Low-lying dunes, rippled by persistent winds, give way to stretches of coarse, pale sand that gleam under the often-brilliant South Australian sky. The Coorong itself, a winding labyrinth of saltwater lagoons and marshes, lies to the west, a vital artery teeming with birdlife and whispering tales of ancient tides. The landscape is one of subtle drama, where the meeting of land and sea, fresh and salt, creates a unique and enduring character.
Historically, Kongorong has been shaped by the rhythms of the sea and the resilience of its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the ocean, carved out a living from this challenging environment. The local economy has long been tied to fishing, with small boats still dotting the Coorong’s waters, their catches contributing to the region’s reputation for fresh seafood. More recently, a growing awareness of the area’s natural wonders has seen tourism begin to play a more significant role, drawing visitors eager to experience the unique ecology of the Coorong National Park and the stark beauty of the nearby coastline. The pace of life in Kongorong is unhurried, a reflection of the vastness of the landscape and the enduring connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kongorong, 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 Kongorong, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
Detailed location data for Kongorong includes the postcode (5291), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Grant), 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 Kongorong 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. |