Lake View, 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 View, in the Wakefield Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Lake View |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Wakefield Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.64376 |
| Longitude | 138.26079 |
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 22.2 km² |
| Elevation | 105 m |
| Postcode | 5555 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 146 km north-northwest |
Lake View is a locality in the Wakefield Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 10. The locality covers an area of 22.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 105 m above sea level. It lies approximately 146 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Lake View is located at 33.6438°S, 138.2608°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5555. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lake View rests on the undulating plains, a place where the sky feels vast and the land breathes a quiet resilience. It lies 115.1 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 29.9 km south-south-east of Crystal Brook. The terrain here is a subtle study in muted greens and ochres, a gentle sweep of country that rolls towards the distant, hazy horizon. Patches of hardy scrub and scattered gum trees punctuate the landscape, their branches reaching towards the immense Australian sky, their shadows lengthening as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the air with hues of soft rose and pale gold. The air itself carries a faint, dry scent, a mixture of earth and sun-baked vegetation, a subtle perfume that speaks of wide-open spaces and a life lived in harmony with the elements.
The story of Lake View is one of quiet perseverance, deeply rooted in the agricultural heartland of the region. For generations, the rich, dark soil has sustained farmers, their livelihoods woven into the cycle of planting and harvest, the golden heads of wheat a common sight during the warmer months. This enduring connection to the land shapes the character of Lake View, fostering a sense of community built on shared endeavour and a deep understanding of the seasons. While not defined by grand landmarks, the true character of Lake View lies in its everyday rhythm – the murmur of conversations at the local store, the distant hum of a tractor working the fields, and the profound stillness that settles over the plains as twilight deepens, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this South Australian locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake View, 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 View, in the Wakefield Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake View includes the postcode (5555), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Wakefield Regional Council), 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 Lake View 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. |