Melrose, 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 Melrose, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
| Locality | Melrose |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Mount Remarkable |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.80614 |
| Longitude | 138.20234 |
| Population | 370 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 328.8 km² |
| Elevation | 385 m |
| Postcode | 5483 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 239 km north |
Melrose is a locality in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 370. The locality covers an area of 328.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 385 m above sea level. It lies approximately 239 km north of Adelaide. Melrose is located at 32.8061°S, 138.2023°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5483. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Melrose breathes beneath the rugged shoulders of Mount Remarkable, a scattering of buildings clinging to the foothills where the arid plains begin their slow climb. It lies 205.5 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 17.8 km south-south-east of Wilmington. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, the ancient ironstone outcrops hinting at the deep geological history of the region. Gum trees, their bark peeling like old parchment, stand sentry along the dry creek beds, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a fine, dry warmth that settles on everything. Sheep graze on sparse, sun-bleached paddocks, their bleating a soft counterpoint to the vast, quiet expanse.
The story of Melrose is etched in the weathered timber of its historic buildings, a testament to its pioneering past as a crucial service centre for pastoralists and travellers venturing into the northern reaches of the state. Established in the mid-19th century, its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the cycles of agriculture and the occasional whisper of mineral exploration in the surrounding hills. Today, Melrose retains a quiet charm, its economy largely sustained by the enduring wool and sheep industries, supplemented by a growing trickle of visitors drawn to the stark beauty of the nearby national park, the Flinders Ranges National Park, which beckons with promises of rugged hikes and star-dusted nights. The rhythm of life in Melrose is unhurried, dictated by the sun and the seasons, a deliberate contrast to the clamour of the coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Melrose, 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 Melrose, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
Detailed location data for Melrose includes the postcode (5483), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Mount Remarkable), 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 Melrose 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. |