Loxton, 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 Loxton, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Loxton |
| 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 | -34.47142 |
| Longitude | 140.58575 |
| Population | 4,513 |
| Density | 38.9 /km² |
| Area | 116.0 km² |
| Elevation | 46 m |
| Postcode | 5333 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 188 km east-northeast |
Loxton is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,513. The locality covers an area of 116.0 km², giving a population density of about 38.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 46 m above sea level. It lies approximately 188 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Loxton is located at 34.4714°S, 140.5857°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5333. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Loxton rests on the ancient plains of South Australia, where the land stretches wide under a vast, luminous sky, a landscape shaped by the persistent embrace of the Murray River. It lies 145.2 km west-south-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 258°T), and is situated 7.6 km south-south-west of Loxton North. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet tang of ripening fruit. Low, rolling hills, softened by a haze that often lends a painterly quality to the horizon, give way to flatter expanses where the earth, a rich terracotta, seems to absorb the day's intense sunlight. The character of Loxton is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born of its connection to the land and the flowing artery of the river that has sustained it for generations.
For decades, Loxton has been a vibrant hub for the horticultural industry, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of citrus, dried fruits, and wine grapes, their abundance a testament to the fertile soils and the ingenuity of its people. The Murray River, a constant, life-giving presence, has not only nourished these crops but has also shaped the very fabric of the locality, its banks lined with lush orchards and vineyards that shimmer with a verdant intensity. Historic irrigation channels, a marvel of early engineering, crisscross the landscape, whispering tales of the pioneers who harnessed the river's power to transform this arid territory into a bountiful agricultural centre. The town itself, with its tree-lined streets and modest, welcoming buildings, maintains a pace of life that feels attuned to the seasons, a gentle rhythm reflecting the enduring relationship between Loxton and the land it calls home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Loxton, 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 Loxton, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Loxton includes the postcode (5333), 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 Loxton 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. |