Malpas, 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 Malpas, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Malpas |
| 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 | -34.75464 |
| Longitude | 140.61638 |
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 229.1 km² |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Postcode | 5311 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 185 km east |
Malpas 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 24. The locality covers an area of 229.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 65 m above sea level. It lies approximately 185 km east of Adelaide. Malpas is located at 34.7546°S, 140.6164°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5311. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Malpas lies where the sun bleaches the earth a pale ochre and the sky stretches wide and impossibly blue. It lies 151.8 km west-south-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 246°T), and is situated 31.6 km south of Loxton. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a gentle rise and fall that speaks of ancient watercourses and a patient geology. Sparse, hardy vegetation, mostly grey-green saltbush and tough native grasses, clings to the undulating terrain, offering little shade but a surprising resilience. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the vast, unpopulated spaces that press in from all sides, their silence broken only by the whisper of the wind and the distant cry of a hawk wheeling high above. Dust, fine as talcum powder, settles on everything, softening sharp edges and lending a muted, earthy palette to the landscape.
The lifeblood of Malpas has long been drawn from the earth, a legacy of hardy pioneering spirit etched into its very character. For generations, sheep have grazed these arid plains, their wool a vital export that once sustained families and built the modest, sturdy homes that dot the district. The economic landscape has shifted over time, with a growing appreciation for the region's viticultural potential slowly taking root, the promise of rich, sun-ripened grapes finding fertile ground in the warm, dry climate. Remnants of an earlier era, the weathered timber of old shearing sheds and the rusted husks of forgotten farm machinery, are scattered across the properties, silent witnesses to the relentless toil and enduring optimism that characterise Malpas. The slow, deliberate pace of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a quiet rhythm that has shaped the generations who call this sun-drenched corner of the country home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Malpas, 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 Malpas, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Malpas includes the postcode (5311), 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 Malpas 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. |