Mindarie, 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 Mindarie, in The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray local government area.
| Locality | Mindarie |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.77111 |
| Longitude | 140.15406 |
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 260.0 km² |
| Elevation | 78 m |
| Postcode | 5309 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 143 km east |
Mindarie is a locality in The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 37. The locality covers an area of 260.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 78 m above sea level. It lies approximately 143 km east of Adelaide. Mindarie is located at 34.7711°S, 140.1541°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5309. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mindarie rests on a coastal fringe where the dry earth of the Murray Mallee begins its slow surrender to the sea. It lies 122.5 km east-north-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 51.7 km south-west of Loxton. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, a gentle undulation of scrub-clad rises and shallow depressions that hold the whisper of ancient watercourses. Saltbush and hardy native grasses cling to the sandy soil, their muted greens and greys a testament to the relentless sun and the persistent, salt-laden breeze that blows in from the west. The air itself carries a faint tang, a promise of the ocean not far off, and the sky often stretches in an immense, pale blue canvas, occasionally brushed with wisps of cloud that drift with an unhurried grace. Even in the quietest moments, a low murmur seems to emanate from the land, a subtle hum of life persisting against the odds.
The history of Mindarie is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the land's bounty, a story woven from the grit of early settlers and the resilience of those who followed. For generations, this region was shaped by the rhythms of farming, primarily wheat and barley, the golden harvests a fleeting splash of colour against the ochre landscape. The grain silos, silent sentinels against the horizon, still stand as a reminder of that industrious past, though the economic landscape has diversified. Today, the proximity to the coast hints at a different kind of prosperity, with tourism and recreational pursuits drawing visitors to the neighbouring stretches of sandy shore and the clear, cool waters. There's a quiet character to Mindarie, an unpretentious dignity born from a life lived in close communion with the elements, where the passing of seasons dictates the pace of days and the enduring spirit of the land is felt in every sun-drenched afternoon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mindarie, 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 Mindarie, in The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray local government area.
Detailed location data for Mindarie includes the postcode (5309), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Karoonda East Murray), 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 Mindarie 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. |