Mulgundawa, 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 Mulgundawa, in The Rural City Of Murray Bridge local government area.
| Locality | Mulgundawa |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Rural City Of Murray Bridge |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.31626 |
| Longitude | 139.23962 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 31.7 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 5255 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 72 km southeast |
Mulgundawa is a locality in The Rural City Of Murray Bridge local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 31.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 72 km southeast of Adelaide. Mulgundawa is located at 35.3163°S, 139.2396°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mulgundawa rests where the Murray River’s broad, unhurried flow dictates the land's character, a place of fertile plains and a sky that stretches with an almost palpable immensity. It lies 42.9 km south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 20.9 km south of Murray Bridge. The terrain here is a gentle yielding, the earth a rich, dark loam that cradles the roots of crops and the foundations of homes. Stands of River Red Gums, their limbs reaching like ancient, gnarled fingers, punctuate the landscape, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-warmed soil and the distant, clean scent of ripening grain, a fragrance that feels intrinsically tied to the very essence of this Australian countryside.
The story of Mulgundawa is written in the rich alluvial soil, a narrative of farming and sustenance that has unfolded over generations. This region, a vital part of the Rural City Of Murray Bridge, has long been a breadbasket, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of wheat, barley, and the vibrant produce that thrives under the generous South Australian sun. The river, of course, remains the lifeblood, a constant presence that shaped early settlement and continues to support irrigation schemes that allow for diverse agricultural pursuits, from lucerne to stone fruits. Beyond the fields, the quiet hum of local enterprise can be felt, a steady, dependable pulse that speaks of a community built on hard work and a deep connection to the land, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still guides the days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mulgundawa, 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 Mulgundawa, in The Rural City Of Murray Bridge local government area.
Detailed location data for Mulgundawa includes the postcode (5255), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Rural City Of Murray Bridge), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Mulgundawa 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. |