Lowbank, 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 Lowbank, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Lowbank |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.18256 |
| Longitude | 140.05498 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 3.6 /km² |
| Area | 8.2 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 5330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 157 km east-northeast |
Lowbank is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 8.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 157 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Lowbank is located at 34.1826°S, 140.0550°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Lowbank rests on the eastern bank of the mighty Murray River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, a subtle invitation rather than a grand gesture. It lies 128.8 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 69°T), and is situated 8.7 km east-north-east of Waikerie. The soil here is a deep ochre, thirsty and yielding, supporting sparse but resilient vegetation that clings to the contours of the terrain. Gnarled mallee scrub, its branches twisted like ancient prayers, dots the landscape, interspersed with hardy saltbush and the occasional stoic eucalyptus, its silver-green leaves rustling in the dry air. The light here, particularly as the afternoon wanes, possesses a peculiar softness, a honeyed glow that seems to seep from the very earth, lending a quiet dignity to the sparse beauty of Lowbank.
The story of Lowbank is inextricably bound to the Murray, its existence shaped by the river’s ancient flow and the enduring spirit of those who have sought sustenance from its banks. For generations, this stretch of riverfront has been a vital artery for fruit growers, the fertile floodplains yielding abundant harvests of citrus and stone fruits, their bounty destined for markets near and far. The economy, though still tethered to the land’s generosity, has diversified; a quiet hum of tourism now accompanies the agricultural rhythm, with travellers drawn to the river’s allure for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of watching the water glide past. Old irrigation channels, remnants of earlier endeavours, crisscross the landscape, silent witnesses to the ebb and flow of human ambition and the persistent embrace of the river.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lowbank, 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 Lowbank, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Lowbank includes the postcode (5330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie), 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 Lowbank 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. |