Koonibba, 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 Koonibba, in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area.
| Locality | Koonibba |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Ceduna |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.89046 |
| Longitude | 133.4491 |
| Population | 148 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 203.2 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 5690 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 585 km northwest |
Koonibba is a locality in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 148. The locality covers an area of 203.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 585 km northwest of Adelaide. Koonibba is located at 31.8905°S, 133.4491°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5690. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Koonibba’s earth is a canvas of ochre and muted greens, the land stretching out under a vast, often bleached sky. It lies 577.1 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 300°T), and is situated 30.3 km north-west of Ceduna. Low-lying scrub, tough and resilient, clings to the sandy soil, punctuated by the occasional hardy mallee. The air here carries a dry heat, a constant, subtle reminder of the continent’s deep interior, and in the quiet hours of late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, gentle shadows that seem to whisper of ancient journeys.
The story of Koonibba is one of hardy endurance and pragmatic enterprise, deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that once defined much of this country. For generations, sheep have been the quiet heartbeat of the local economy, their wool a testament to the land’s ability to sustain life against considerable odds. While the vastness of the landscape might suggest isolation, Koonibba has always been a place of connection, a point of reference for travellers navigating the long stretches of the Eyre Peninsula, a reminder that even in the most austere environments, human endeavour finds its foothold.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Koonibba, 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 Koonibba, in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area.
Detailed location data for Koonibba includes the postcode (5690), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Ceduna), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Koonibba 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. |