Narrung, 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 Narrung, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
| Locality | Narrung |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Coorong District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.58117 |
| Longitude | 139.17055 |
| Population | 196 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 227.1 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 5259 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 89 km southeast |
Narrung is a locality in the Coorong District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 196. The locality covers an area of 227.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 89 km southeast of Adelaide. Narrung is located at 35.5812°S, 139.1705°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5259. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Narrung unfolds as a quiet sentinel where the land meets the water, a place of subtle shifts and enduring peace. It lies 62.1 km south-south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 154°T), and is situated 26.8 km east-south-east of Hindmarsh Island. The landscape here is a study in gentle transitions: vast, sun-drenched plains of pasture, often tinged with the ochre of dry earth, give way to the shimmering expanse of Lake Alexandrina. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, salty tang from the nearby waters, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this region. Scattered stands of hardy eucalyptus trees punctuate the horizon, their silvery-green leaves rustling softly in the prevailing breeze, offering a dappled shade that feels like a balm against the bright South Australian sun.
The history of Narrung is deeply intertwined with the vital artery of the Murray River and the broader story of settlement in this part of South Australia. For generations, this land has been a place of sustenance, its fertile soil and the bounty of the lake supporting a pastoral and agricultural economy that continues to define its character. The rhythm of life in Narrung is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a slower cadence than in busier centres. While tourism plays a role, drawn by the unique aquatic environment and the promise of quiet contemplation, the true heart of Narrung beats with the steady pulse of its enduring connection to the earth and the water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Narrung, 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 Narrung, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Narrung includes the postcode (5259), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Coorong District 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 Narrung 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. |