Marla, 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 Marla, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Marla |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -27.29969 |
| Longitude | 133.62245 |
| Population | 185 |
| Density | 63.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 320 m |
| Postcode | 5724 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 971 km north-northwest |
Marla is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 185. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 63.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 320 m above sea level. It lies approximately 971 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Marla is located at 27.2997°S, 133.6224°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5724. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Marla lies under a sky that seems to stretch into forever, a vast, pale blue canvas brushed with wisps of cloud that drift with an ancient patience. It lies 401.1 km south of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 184°T), and is situated 47.8 km south-east of Iwantja. The land itself is a study in ochre and rust, a dry, cracked earth that has known the touch of sun and wind for millennia. Low, scrubby bushes, hardy survivors of this arid embrace, dot the landscape, their muted greens and browns a testament to their resilience. The air here is thin and carries a scent of dust, dry grass, and something mineral, a faint whisper of the deep earth that lies beneath. Even the silence feels profound, broken only by the rustle of wind through brittle leaves or the distant cry of a bird of prey circling high above.
This is a place shaped by the long, slow pulse of the outback, where the economy has always been tethered to the land's unforgiving bounty. Marla's existence is intrinsically linked to the Stuart Highway, a vital artery connecting north and south, making it a crucial stop for travellers crossing immense distances. Historically, it has served as a service point, a place to refuel, rest weary bones, and replenish supplies before venturing further into the challenging terrain. While not a hub of large-scale industry, its role as a staging post for those traversing the vastness of South Australia has cemented its character. The stark beauty of the surrounding plains, often bathed in a golden light as the sun dips below the horizon, offers a quiet, arresting spectacle, a reminder of the raw, untamed spirit of this country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marla, 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 Marla, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Marla includes the postcode (5724), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), 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 Marla 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. |