Maltee, 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 Maltee, in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area.
| Locality | Maltee |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Ceduna |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.0589 |
| Longitude | 133.94253 |
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 220.7 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 5690 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 537 km northwest |
Maltee is a locality in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 13. The locality covers an area of 220.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 537 km northwest of Adelaide. Maltee is located at 32.0589°S, 133.9425°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5690. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Maltee rests on the edge of a vast, ancient land, where the ochre earth meets a sky that bleeds from pale cerulean to the deepest indigo as the day wanes. It lies 527.9 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 301°T), and is situated 24.4 km east of Ceduna. The landscape here is a study in subtle textures: low, hardy scrub clinging to undulating plains, punctuated by the occasional stoic gum tree whose bark peels like sun-scorched parchment. The air, when the sea breeze is absent, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the saltbush and the red dust that defines the character of this place. Evenings paint the horizon with strokes of apricot and rose, a quiet spectacle that unfolds with an unhurried grace, casting long, dancing shadows that soften the harshness of the terrain.
The story of Maltee is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of those who have called this country home. For generations, this land has sustained those who understand its ways, with sheep grazing on the sparse but nutritious vegetation forming the backbone of its economy. The wool clip, a tangible connection to the land's bounty, has travelled from Maltee to markets afar, a quiet testament to the resilience of its people and their deep understanding of pastoral life. Scattered homesteads, often painted in muted tones to blend with their surroundings, speak of a history of isolation and self-reliance, while the local hall, a simple, sturdy structure, stands as the unpretentious centre of community gatherings, a place where stories are shared and neighbours depend on one another.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maltee, 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 Maltee, in The Dc Of Ceduna local government area.
Detailed location data for Maltee includes the postcode (5690), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Ceduna), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Maltee 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. |