Mount Benson, 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 Mount Benson, in the Dc Of Robe local government area.
| Locality | Mount Benson |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Robe |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.10636 |
| Longitude | 139.90293 |
| Population | 119 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 313.8 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 5275 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 269 km south-southeast |
Mount Benson is a locality in the Dc Of Robe local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 119. The locality covers an area of 313.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 269 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Mount Benson is located at 37.1064°S, 139.9029°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Benson rises as a gentle, ochre-dusted prominence against the vast, pale blue of the South Australian sky, its slopes a mosaic of dry grasses and resilient scrub that whispers secrets on the sea breeze. It lies 111.5 km north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 13.5 km north-north-east of Robe. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby Southern Ocean, a constant reminder of the untamed coast that shapes this landscape. Far below, the land unfurls in broad, sun-bleached plains, punctuated by the darker green of hardy grazing pastures, a testament to the enduring spirit of life in this sun-drenched corner of the Limestone Coast.
The history of Mount Benson is intrinsically tied to the sheep that once roamed these very hills, their wool a vital commodity that helped establish the region's early economy. Today, while sheep still graze, the character of Mount Benson has broadened, embracing a more diverse agricultural tapestry that includes burgeoning vineyards, their neat rows a surprising splash of order against the wilder terrain. Travellers passing through often pause, drawn by the quietude and the promise of locally produced wines, a distinctive offering that has put this unassuming locality on the map. The land itself, shaped by ancient geological forces, offers a subtle beauty, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the vastness of the sky instils a profound sense of peace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Benson, 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 Mount Benson, in the Dc Of Robe local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Benson includes the postcode (5275), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Robe), 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 Mount Benson 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. |