Kootaberra, 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 Kootaberra, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Kootaberra |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.01767 |
| Longitude | 137.51696 |
| Area | 1194.6 km² |
| Postcode | 5713 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 339 km north-northwest |
Kootaberra is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1194.6 km². It lies approximately 339 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Kootaberra is located at 32.0177°S, 137.5170°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5713. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Kootaberra is a place defined by the vast, ochre sweep of the land under a sky that seems to go on forever. It lies 308.8 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 58.9 km north-north-west of Port Augusta. The terrain here is a study in muted tones, a tapestry of sun-bleached scrub and hardy grasses that cling to the contours of the earth, punctuated by the skeletal grace of ancient trees. The air, thin and dry, carries the scent of dust and distant sheep, a perpetual hum of quietude broken only by the occasional cry of a hawk circling overhead. Even the light seems different, a pale gold that bleeds into softer hues at dusk, casting long, indigo shadows that stretch across the landscape like a slow tide. Here, the world feels both immense and intimately detailed, each ripple of the earth a story etched in stone and soil.
The history of Kootaberra is woven into the resilience of its pastoral economy, a testament to generations who coaxed a living from this unforgiving, yet beautiful, country. For many years, the wool clip was the lifeblood, the promise of prosperity carried on the backs of hardy Merino sheep that grazed these wide-open spaces. The local economy still leans heavily on this heritage, with neighbouring properties sharing the same timeless dedication to the land. While the boom times of mining have waxed and waned in the wider region, Kootaberra remains anchored by its agricultural roots, a quiet strength that endures. It is a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the flock, a gentle rhythm that has shaped the character of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kootaberra, 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 Kootaberra, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Kootaberra includes the postcode (5713), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), 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 Kootaberra 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. |