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| Locality | Mount Light |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Naracoorte Lucindale Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.00087 |
| Longitude | 140.78452 |
| Area | 51.6 km² |
| Postcode | 5271 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 303 km southeast |
Mount Light is a locality in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 51.6 km². It lies approximately 303 km southeast of Adelaide. Mount Light is located at 37.0009°S, 140.7845°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5271. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Light rises from the South Australian plains, a gentle swell of earth crowned with a scattering of hardy mallee scrub and the occasional stoic pine. It lies 91.8 km north of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 7.0 km south-south-east of Naracoorte. Its slopes, softened by millennia of wind and sun, present a panorama of muted greens and ochres, a landscape that breathes with a quiet resilience. The air here carries the dry scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of flowering saltbush, a scent that clings to the traveller long after they have passed. Even in the midday glare, there's a certain softness to the light, a diffused glow that seems to cradle the land rather than scorch it, hinting at the cooler, clearer hues that will emerge with the approaching dusk.
The history of Mount Light is intrinsically tied to the land’s capacity to sustain life, a legacy etched in the weathered fences and the sturdy, functional architecture of its scattered farmsteads. For generations, this region has been the heartland of sheep and grain farming, the local economy a dependable pulse tied to the cycles of rainfall and the global commodity markets. While not a hub of industry, the careful cultivation of the soil and the diligent tending of livestock define the character of Mount Light, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the earth. The occasional sighting of a lone eagle circling overhead, a silent sentinel against the vast sky, serves as a constant reminder of the wilder elements that still hold sway in this corner of the country.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Light, South Australia. 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 Light, in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Light includes the postcode (5271), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Naracoorte Lucindale Council), 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 Light is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |