Lake Plains, 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 Lake Plains, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
| Locality | Lake Plains |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Alexandrina Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.36422 |
| Longitude | 139.04672 |
| Population | 57 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 29.9 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 5255 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 63 km southeast |
Lake Plains is a locality in the Alexandrina Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 57. The locality covers an area of 29.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 63 km southeast of Adelaide. Lake Plains is located at 35.3642°S, 139.0467°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lake Plains unfolds across a broad, flat expanse, its character etched by the subtle interplay of sky and soil. It lies 35.5 km south-south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 152°T), and is situated 10.7 km east-north-east of Milang. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: ochre earth, the pale green of hardy grasses, and the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky that stretches an almost unbelievable distance. Occasional stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer punctuation to the horizon, their branches reaching with a stoic grace. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the earth baked by the relentless sun, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, gentle shadows that lend a quiet dignity to the open country.
Historically, Lake Plains has been a place shaped by the enduring spirit of those who worked the land. Its economy has long been tied to the cycles of agriculture, with wheat and other grains forming the backbone of its sustenance, their golden heads a familiar sight in the warmer months. This agricultural heritage is woven into the very fabric of the locality, evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the quiet hum of machinery during harvest. The nearby waters, though not always a prominent feature, have played a role, offering respite and resources, and influencing the very name of this place. Life in Lake Plains moves at a pace dictated by the seasons, a steady, unhurried rhythm that allows for a deep connection to the land and its enduring bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Plains, 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 Lake Plains, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Plains includes the postcode (5255), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alexandrina Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Lake Plains 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. |