Miranda, 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 Miranda, in the Port Augusta City Council local government area.
| Locality | Miranda |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Augusta City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.73258 |
| Longitude | 137.91723 |
| Area | 144.5 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 5700 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 252 km north-northwest |
Miranda is a locality in the Port Augusta City Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 144.5 km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 252 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Miranda is located at 32.7326°S, 137.9172°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5700. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Miranda’s landscape is a stark beauty, a place where the arid earth meets the vast expanse of the sky. It lies 221.2 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 29.1 km south-south-east of Port Augusta. The ground here is a mosaic of ochre and rust, broken by hardy, low-lying scrub that clings resolutely to the dry soil, its leaves silvered by the relentless sun. Distant, low hills, softened by the haze of heat, form a hazy backdrop, their contours less defined than the sharp, clear shadows cast by the sparse vegetation. The air itself feels thin and dry, carrying the faint scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this country.
Miranda carries the echoes of a past tied to the land’s bounty and the grit of those who sought it. Historically, this region has seen cycles of pastoralism, with sheep and cattle grazing the sparse vegetation, their fortunes tied to the unpredictable rainfall. The local economy, though modest, often reflects this enduring connection to the land, with small-scale farming and grazing still forming a backbone for some residents. Travellers passing through Miranda might notice the weathered fences and the quiet diligence of the people, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the elements, where resilience is not just a trait but a necessity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Miranda, 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 Miranda, in the Port Augusta City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Miranda includes the postcode (5700), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Port Augusta City 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 Miranda 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. |