Mount Schank, 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 Schank, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
| Locality | Mount Schank |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Grant |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.94426 |
| Longitude | 140.70201 |
| Population | 235 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 150.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 5291 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 384 km south-southeast |
Mount Schank is a locality in The Dc Of Grant local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 235. The locality covers an area of 150.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 384 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Mount Schank is located at 37.9443°S, 140.7020°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5291. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Schank rises, a weathered sentinel, from the rolling basalt plains of the South East. It lies 14.9 km south-south-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 208°T), and is situated 8.6 km south of Moorak. Its slopes, a gentle sweep of ochre earth and hardy grasses, are softened by the persistent coastal breeze that carries the scent of salt and damp soil. The cone, a silent testament to ancient forces, is cloaked in a muted green of scrub and the occasional straggly eucalypt, its summit a rounded crown against the vast, often pale blue, South Australian sky. The land around Mount Schank is a mosaic of rich, dark soil, punctuated by the darker patches of volcanic rock that hint at the fiery origins of this place, and the air here often hums with the quiet industry of the countryside, a subtle vibration felt more than heard.
Historically, the lands surrounding Mount Schank were shaped by volcanic activity, leaving behind a fertile landscape that drew early settlers seeking agricultural prosperity. The local economy, deeply rooted in the rich volcanic soils, thrives on broadacre farming, with vast paddocks of wheat, barley, and canola stretching towards the horizon, their colours shifting with the seasons. Sheep and cattle graze contentedly on the lush pastures, their bleating a soft counterpoint to the rustle of wind through the crops. The nearby coast, a short drive away, offers a different facet to the region’s character, with sandy beaches and sheltered inlets that have long been a draw for travellers and locals alike, providing a refreshing contrast to the inland plains.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Schank, 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 Schank, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Schank includes the postcode (5291), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Grant), 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 Schank 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. |