Marks Landing, 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 Marks Landing, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
| Locality | Marks Landing |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.57755 |
| Longitude | 139.5865 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 42.9 /km² |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 5354 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 98 km east-northeast |
Marks Landing is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 0.3 km², giving a population density of about 42.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Marks Landing is located at 34.5776°S, 139.5865°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5354. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Marks Landing breathes a languid existence at the edge of the Mid Murray. It lies 77.1 km east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 37.7 km north-east of Mannum. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, where the fertile river flats surrender to drier scrubland, the dusty grey-green of saltbush and mulga clinging to the ochre earth. The Murray River, a broad, slow-moving artery, dictates the rhythm, its water reflecting the immense South Australian sky in a shimmering expanse. Winds, carrying the scent of eucalyptus and dry grass, whisper through the sparse vegetation, stirring the dust that settles like a fine veil over everything. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, takes on a golden hue, a soft, diffused light that softens the harshness of the landscape and imbues the scattered homes with a quiet dignity.
The story of Marks Landing is intimately tied to the lifeblood of the Murray. For generations, its economy has ebbed and flowed with the river's bounty, first through irrigation farming, coaxing lucerne and citrus from the rich soil, and later, as the river's potential for tourism began to be recognised. Old riverboats, ghosts of a busier past, sometimes drift by, their weathered hulls a testament to a time when the waterway was the primary highway. While the echoes of that era remain, the present hums with a quieter industry, catering to travellers seeking the serene beauty of the river country, drawn by the promise of unhurried days and the unique character of this riverland pocket. The land itself, ancient and enduring, holds the memory of its original custodians, a silent presence beneath the surface of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marks Landing, 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 Marks Landing, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Marks Landing includes the postcode (5354), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray Council), 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 Marks Landing 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. |