Lock, 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 Lock, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
| Locality | Lock |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Elliston |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.59111 |
| Longitude | 135.73219 |
| Population | 287 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 637.3 km² |
| Elevation | 148 m |
| Postcode | 5633 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 303 km west-northwest |
Lock is a locality in the Dc Of Elliston local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 287. The locality covers an area of 637.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 148 m above sea level. It lies approximately 303 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Lock is located at 33.5911°S, 135.7322°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5633. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Lock rests on the western edge of the Eyre Peninsula, a place where the land seems to breathe in slow, deliberate exhalations of ochre dust and pale green scrub. It lies 299.1 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 73.8 km west of Cleve. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rolling that hints at ancient geological forces rather than dramatic upheaval, with low-lying plains punctuated by outcrops of weathered rock. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, almost mineral fragrance of the surrounding mallee scrub and the distant tang of the sea. Sheep graze in paddocks that stretch to the horizon, their white forms stark against the muted tones of the earth, and the vast, open sky above, a canvas that shifts from the sharp blue of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of sundown, seems to press down with an immense, quiet weight.
Historically, Lock's identity has been deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, particularly wheat and barley farming, a legacy etched into the landscape by the neat rows of crops and the stoic presence of grain silos. The town's economy, once solely reliant on the harvest, has diversified over time, with grazing still a significant contributor, and a growing appreciation for the rugged, untamed beauty of the surrounding country drawing a steady trickle of travellers. Evidence of its pioneering past can be seen in the robust, unpretentious architecture of its main street, a testament to the resilience and hard work of those who first settled this land. Lock, though small, possesses a quiet character, a sense of enduring purpose that resonates with the timeless rhythm of the seasons and the persistent, gentle hum of rural life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lock, 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 Lock, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
Detailed location data for Lock includes the postcode (5633), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Elliston), 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 Lock 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. |