Monteith, 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 Monteith, in The Rural City Of Murray Bridge local government area.
| Locality | Monteith |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Rural City Of Murray Bridge |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.16933 |
| Longitude | 139.33851 |
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 6.2 /km² |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5253 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 72 km east-southeast |
Monteith is a locality in The Rural City Of Murray Bridge local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 122. The locality covers an area of 19.8 km², giving a population density of about 6.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 72 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Monteith is located at 35.1693°S, 139.3385°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5253. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Monteith rests on the edge of the Murray River, its landscape a gentle embrace of fertile plains and the slow, sinuous curve of the water. It lies 44.1 km east-south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 8.1 km east-south-east of Murray Bridge. Here, the air hums with a quiet industry, a blend of agricultural endeavour and the steady pulse of rural life. The land itself, a patchwork of ochre earth and verdant growth, breathes under the vast South Australian sky, where sunlight often spills in molten gold across the paddocks in the late afternoon. Beyond the cultivated fields, the river gums stand sentinel, their bark peeling in elegant, papery strips, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place.
The history of Monteith is intrinsically tied to the lifeblood of the Murray River, a waterway that has sustained generations and shaped the very character of the region. Early European settlers were drawn to its potential for agriculture, establishing farms that now produce a bounty of fruits, vegetables, and grains, contributing significantly to the local economy. This agricultural heritage is palpable, evident in the orderly rows of orchards and vineyards that stretch towards the horizon. While the river’s primary role has always been practical – for irrigation and transport – it also offers a quiet beauty, a place for contemplation where the rhythm of the water dictates the pace of life, a subtle cadence that draws travellers and residents alike into its peaceful embrace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Monteith, 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 Monteith, in The Rural City Of Murray Bridge local government area.
Detailed location data for Monteith includes the postcode (5253), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Rural City Of Murray Bridge), 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 Monteith 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. |