Moockra, 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 Moockra, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
| Locality | Moockra |
| 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 | -32.34768 |
| Longitude | 138.38281 |
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 364.1 km² |
| Elevation | 454 m |
| Postcode | 5432 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 288 km north |
Moockra 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 10. The locality covers an area of 364.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 454 m above sea level. It lies approximately 288 km north of Adelaide. Moockra is located at 32.3477°S, 138.3828°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5432. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moockra rests in a quiet embrace of rugged hills, where the ochre-red earth rises to meet a sky of boundless blue. It lies 252.5 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 31.1 km east of Quorn. The landscape here is a study in subtle resilience, a place where hardy scrub and resilient grasses cling to slopes that fold and unfurl with an ancient grace. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a certain stillness, a profound quietude broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of dry leaves underfoot. The character of Moockra is etched into this very land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their home amidst its raw beauty, where the light lingers long on the weathered stone outcrops.
This locality, within the broader embrace of Mount Remarkable, has a history entwined with the pastoral endeavours that have shaped much of this region. For generations, sheep have been the lifeblood of Moockra, their wool a quiet commodity that has sustained families and fostered a deep connection to the land. The economy, while perhaps modest by grander measures, thrives on this connection, a slow and steady pulse that beats in time with the seasons. Travellers passing through might notice the sturdy, functional architecture of the homesteads, built to withstand the elements and speak of practical lives lived close to the earth. There are no grand pronouncements here, but rather a quiet dignity in the way the land and its people have learned to coexist, a distinctive rhythm of existence that defines Moockra.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moockra, 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 Moockra, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
Detailed location data for Moockra includes the postcode (5432), 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 Moockra 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. |