Mount Charles, 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 Charles, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
| Locality | Mount Charles |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Tatiara Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.08421 |
| Longitude | 140.14992 |
| Area | 158.2 km² |
| Postcode | 5267 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 190 km southeast |
Mount Charles is a locality in the Tatiara Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 158.2 km². It lies approximately 190 km southeast of Adelaide. Mount Charles is located at 36.0842°S, 140.1499°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5267. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Charles rises from the gently rolling plains, its slopes a patchwork of hardy native grasses and scattered eucalypts that catch the golden light of late afternoon. It lies 161.0 km south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 134°T), and is situated 18.6 km west-north-west of Keith. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of the Australian bush, a subtle perfume composed of sun-baked earth and the resinous tang of eucalyptus leaves. The land itself feels ancient, a quiet resilience etched into its contours, where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas of evolving blues and greys. The occasional fence line, a stark geometric intrusion, only serves to highlight the organic sweep of the landscape, a gentle invitation to pause and observe the subtle shifts in colour and shadow as the day draws to a close.
The history of Mount Charles is intrinsically linked to the agricultural endeavours that have shaped this part of the Tatiara. For generations, the rich soils surrounding Mount Charles have supported broadacre farming, primarily wheat and barley, their golden harvests a testament to the enduring spirit of the land. This agricultural backbone has fostered a sense of self-reliance and community, where neighbours understand the shared challenges and triumphs of the seasons. While not a hub of bustling industry, the quiet hum of farm machinery in the distance and the steady flow of grain trucks along the local roads speak of a vital, if understated, economic engine. The character of Mount Charles is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the sun and the soil, and where the land itself holds the unspoken stories of those who have worked it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Charles, 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 Charles, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Charles includes the postcode (5267), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tatiara Dc), 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 Charles 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. |