Moonaree, 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 Moonaree, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Moonaree |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.82169 |
| Longitude | 135.65937 |
| Area | 2804.8 km² |
| Postcode | 5717 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 440 km northwest |
Moonaree is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2804.8 km². It lies approximately 440 km northwest of Adelaide. Moonaree is located at 31.8217°S, 135.6594°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5717. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Moonaree lies like a whispered secret on the edge of the vast, ochre-coloured plains, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever. It lies 421.5 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 136.9 km north of Wudinna. The land here is a study in subtle tones: pale, sun-bleached grasses give way to the dusty blush of weathered earth, broken occasionally by hardy saltbush and the skeletal silhouettes of ancient acacia trees. The air, when the wind stirs, carries the dry, clean scent of distance and baked earth, a constant reminder of the immense, untamed country that presses in from all sides. Even the light seems different, a diffused, golden haze that softens the harshness of the landscape and lends a quiet dignity to the sparse vegetation.
The story of Moonaree is etched in the resilient spirit of those who have carved a life from this challenging terrain. For generations, sheep have grazed these arid pastures, their wool a tangible product of the land’s enduring, if parsimonious, bounty. The economy here remains tethered to the rhythms of the seasons and the needs of livestock, a steady pulse against the immense silence. While larger settlements might boast grander histories, Moonaree’s character is defined by its quiet persistence, a testament to human endeavour in a landscape that demands respect. The few buildings that comprise Moonaree stand stoically against the elements, their weathered facades a reflection of the enduring spirit of this remote Australian outpost.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moonaree, 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 Moonaree, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Moonaree includes the postcode (5717), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Moonaree 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. |