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| Locality | Koonoona |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Regional Council Of Goyder |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.83027 |
| Longitude | 138.92949 |
| Area | 27.1 km² |
| Postcode | 5417 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 126 km north-northeast |
Koonoona is a locality in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 27.1 km². It lies approximately 126 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Koonoona is located at 33.8303°S, 138.9295°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5417. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Koonoona lies under a sky that seems to stretch forever, a vast expanse of pale blue that can, at dusk, bleed into hues of bruised violet and soft apricot. It lies 87.1 km north-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 29.4 km east of Clare. The land here is an ancient canvas, painted in shades of ochre and muted green, where hardy saltbush and bluebush cling to the dry, thirsty earth. Rolling plains, sparsely dotted with the stoic silhouettes of gum trees, give way to a gentle undulation that hints at the land’s slow, geological breathing. A profound quietude often settles over Koonoona, broken only by the rustle of wind through dry grasses and the distant bleating of sheep, a sound that carries the very essence of this pastoral heartland.
The story of Koonoona is deeply entwined with the wool industry, a legacy that has shaped its character and economy for generations. Here, the land is primarily given over to sheep grazing, the wool of Koonoona sheep renowned for its exceptional quality, a fine testament to the careful stewardship of this unforgiving yet generous country. The rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the flock, a steady, enduring pulse that has sustained the community through boom and quiet. Small, sturdy homesteads, often built from local stone or weathered timber, stand as markers of this enduring connection to the land, each one a quiet chapter in Koonoona’s unfolding narrative.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Koonoona, South Australia. 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 Koonoona, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
Detailed location data for Koonoona includes the postcode (5417), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Regional Council Of Goyder), 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 Koonoona is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |