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| Locality | Milang |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Alexandrina Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.4061 |
| Longitude | 138.94092 |
| Population | 849 |
| Density | 11.3 /km² |
| Area | 75.1 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5256 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 62 km south-southeast |
Milang is a locality in the Alexandrina Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 849. The locality covers an area of 75.1 km², giving a population density of about 11.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Milang is located at 35.4061°S, 138.9409°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5256. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Milang rests at the southern edge of Lake Alexandrina, its character shaped by the vast freshwater expanse and the gentle, often sun-drenched, landscape. It lies 36.7 km south of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-north-east of Hindmarsh Island. The air here carries a distinct scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the subtle, mineral tang of the lake, especially noticeable as the afternoon wanes and the light stretches long and golden across the low-lying plains. Distant hills, softened by haze, form a muted backdrop to the scattered homes and a scattering of boats that dot the shoreline, their masts like skeletal fingers against the often brilliant blue sky. The terrain is largely flat, a welcoming invitation to the eye rather than a challenge, and the surrounding fields, a patchwork of greens and ochres depending on the season, speak of a land that yields its bounty with quiet persistence.
The history of Milang is intrinsically tied to the Murray River and the lake that serves as its ultimate destination, a vital artery for trade and transport in days gone by. For generations, its economy was fuelled by the river trade, with paddle steamers once navigating these waters, connecting the inland to the coast. Today, while the grand era of the steamers has passed, a sense of that heritage lingers, a ghost of bustling activity on the quiet waterfront. The local economy now leans towards agriculture, with sheep grazing on the surrounding pastures and vineyards beginning to find their place in the fertile soil, their rows stretching towards the horizon. Tourism plays a growing role, drawn by the tranquil beauty of the lake, the opportunities for fishing and watersports, and the simple, unhurried pace of life that Milang offers to the traveller seeking respite.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milang, South Australia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.4061, 138.94092. 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 Milang, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Milang includes the postcode (5256), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alexandrina Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Milang 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. |