Laffer, 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 Laffer, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
| Locality | Laffer |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Tatiara Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.17578 |
| Longitude | 140.14983 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 295.5 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 5267 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 197 km southeast |
Laffer is a locality in the Tatiara Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 52. The locality covers an area of 295.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 197 km southeast of Adelaide. Laffer is located at 36.1758°S, 140.1498°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5267. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Laffer rests on a broad, gently undulating plain, a landscape etched by the patient hand of wind and sun. It lies 168.2 km south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 137°T), and is situated 17.7 km west-south-west of Keith. Here, the earth is a tapestry of ochre and muted gold, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the sparse, resilient vegetation. The air, often carrying a dry, mineral scent, can feel surprisingly soft against the skin, a subtle caress that speaks of the vast, open skies overhead, skies that unfurl with an almost theatrical grandeur, painted with strokes of pale blue and wisps of migrating cloud. The very character of Laffer is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace.
The history of Laffer is intrinsically tied to the fertile soils that surround it, a heritage deeply rooted in the cultivation of grain. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting a local economy that has always placed farming at its heart. The rhythm of the seasons, the planting and the harvest, has shaped not only the landscape but also the character of the people who call Laffer home, fostering a spirit of resilience and a deep connection to the earth. While farming remains a cornerstone, the broader Tatiara region, where Laffer resides, also benefits from a diversified agricultural base, with neighbouring areas contributing to a robust regional economy that supports the local enterprises and contributes to the quiet prosperity of this corner of South Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Laffer, 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 Laffer, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Laffer includes the postcode (5267), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tatiara Dc), 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 Laffer 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. |