Mount Wedge, 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 Wedge, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
| Locality | Mount Wedge |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Elliston |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.37728 |
| Longitude | 135.07288 |
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 479.9 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 5670 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 368 km west-northwest |
Mount Wedge is a locality in the Dc Of Elliston local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 14. The locality covers an area of 479.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 368 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Mount Wedge is located at 33.3773°S, 135.0729°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5670. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Mount Wedge rises from the rugged coastline, its ancient stone weathered by wind and salt spray. It lies 364.7 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 55.9 km south-west of Wudinna. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, where low-slung scrub clings tenaciously to the slopes, interspersed with patches of hardy grasses that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. A stark beauty defines the terrain, a place where the land meets the sea with a raw, untamed energy, and the air carries the sharp tang of iodine and the distant cry of gulls. The very texture of the earth underfoot is a testament to its enduring nature – a mix of fine, wind-blown dust and the coarser grit of ancient rock.
The history of Mount Wedge is intricately tied to the ebb and flow of the sea and the resilience of those who have called this place home. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the ocean and the challenging, yet rewarding, demands of sheep grazing on the sparse hillsides. Evidence of this past can be seen in the scattered remnants of old stone walls and the weathered timber of forgotten jetties, hinting at a time when fishing and wool were the lifeblood of Mount Wedge. The spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep respect for the natural world remain palpable, a quiet characteristic that defines the enduring soul of Mount Wedge.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Wedge, 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 Wedge, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Wedge includes the postcode (5670), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Elliston), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Wedge 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. |