Mount Ive, 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 Ive, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Mount Ive |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.51054 |
| Longitude | 136.03859 |
| Area | 584.0 km² |
| Elevation | 241 m |
| Postcode | 5717 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 358 km northwest |
Mount Ive is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 584.0 km². It sits at an elevation of around 241 m above sea level. It lies approximately 358 km northwest of Adelaide. Mount Ive is located at 32.5105°S, 136.0386°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5717. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Mount Ive rises from the ancient, sun-baked earth of South Australia, a weathered sentinel in a landscape of subtle hues. It lies 341.7 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 76.6 km north-east of Wudinna. The ochre and rust of the soil bleed into the pale gold of sparse, hardy grasses that cling tenaciously to the rolling terrain, each blade a testament to resilience. Scattered stands of mulga and acacia trees, their leaves a dusty grey-green, punctuate the vast openness, offering scant but precious shade against the relentless sun. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, a perfume of baked earth and distant, unseen waterholes, and when the light begins its slow descent, the entire panorama softens, bathed in a tender, apricot glow that seems to hold the day’s quietude.
The history of Mount Ive is deeply entwined with the pastoral leases that have shaped this country for generations, a narrative of sheep and cattle grazing on land that demands respect and understanding. The economy, though modest, is built on the enduring strength of these rural endeavours, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life. Visitors might find a quiet charm in the unpretentious character of Mount Ive, a place where the vastness of the sky above and the enduring earth beneath foster a contemplative spirit. The land itself, unadorned and honest, speaks of continuity, of lives lived in close communion with the elements, a quiet strength that permeates the very air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Ive, 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 Ive, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Ive includes the postcode (5717), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Mount Ive 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. |