Koolunga, 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 Koolunga, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Koolunga |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Pirie Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.54812 |
| Longitude | 138.33379 |
| Population | 192 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 207.2 km² |
| Elevation | 127 m |
| Postcode | 5464 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 155 km north |
Koolunga is a locality in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 192. The locality covers an area of 207.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 127 m above sea level. It lies approximately 155 km north of Adelaide. Koolunga is located at 33.5481°S, 138.3338°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5464. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Koolunga rests in a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces, where the ochre earth rolls with a quiet dignity towards the distant, hazy blue of the Flinders Ranges. It lies 122.8 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 22.6 km south-east of Crystal Brook. Here, the air carries a dry, sun-warmed scent of saltbush and hardy, low-lying scrub, a subtle perfume that clings to everything, even the sparse, hardy grasses that struggle for purchase in the shallow soil. The land itself feels weathered, smoothed by millennia of wind and sun, its contours a testament to a patient, enduring presence. As the sun dips towards the horizon, the sky often ignites in a spectacular display of colour, painting the vast expanse with hues of fiery orange and soft lavender, a breathtaking finale to the day.
The history of Koolunga is deeply entwined with the region's pastoral heritage, a story written in the sheep and cattle that have long been the lifeblood of its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of open country, established vast stations, their fortunes tied to the unpredictable seasons and the fluctuating wool prices. While farming and grazing remain central, the nearby Port Pirie’s industrial might has always cast a long shadow, influencing the ebb and flow of life and commerce in Koolunga. For the traveller, the distinctive character of Koolunga lies not in grand monuments, but in the quiet resilience of its people and the stark, arresting beauty of its timeless terrain.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koolunga, 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 Koolunga, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Koolunga includes the postcode (5464), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Port Pirie Regional Council), 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 Koolunga 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. |