Mallala, 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 Mallala, in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area.
| Locality | Mallala |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Plains Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.44482 |
| Longitude | 138.50042 |
| Population | 866 |
| Density | 7.7 /km² |
| Area | 113.0 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 5502 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 55 km north |
Mallala is a locality in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 866. The locality covers an area of 113.0 km², giving a population density of about 7.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km north of Adelaide. Mallala is located at 34.4448°S, 138.5004°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5502. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mallala rests on the Adelaide Plains, a broad expanse of rich, red earth that stretches toward distant, hazy hills. It lies 28.1 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 29.5 km north-north-west of Andrews Farm. The sky here is a generous canvas, often painted with the soft, diffused light of dawn or the fiery blush of sunset, reflecting the flat, fertile terrain that defines the landscape. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the land's generous spirit. Eucalyptus trees, their silvery leaves rustling like whispers, punctuate the fields, offering stark silhouettes against the wide horizons.
The story of Mallala is intrinsically tied to the productivity of its soil, a legacy forged by generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. Originally recognised for its agricultural potential, the district's economy has long been anchored by wheat and sheep farming, a steady rhythm of planting, harvesting, and tending. The town itself, though modest, serves as a vital hub for the surrounding farming community, its shops and services supporting the daily lives and endeavours of those who work the land. A notable landmark, the Mallala Motor Sport Park, has brought a different kind of excitement to the region, drawing enthusiasts and competitors from far and wide, adding a modern pulse to the enduring rural character of Mallala.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mallala, 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 Mallala, in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mallala includes the postcode (5502), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Plains 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 Mallala 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. |