Neales Flat, 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 Neales Flat, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
| Locality | Neales Flat |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Regional Council Of Goyder |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.23267 |
| Longitude | 139.19002 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 82.0 km² |
| Elevation | 304 m |
| Postcode | 5374 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 94 km northeast |
Neales Flat is a locality in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 82.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 304 m above sea level. It lies approximately 94 km northeast of Adelaide. Neales Flat is located at 34.2327°S, 139.1900°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5374. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Neales Flat unfurls across a landscape of subtle contours, where ochre earth meets a sky that often holds a startling, almost crystalline blue. It lies 57.7 km north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 11.0 km south-east of Eudunda. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a gentle swell that hints at the underlying geology, softened by time and the elements. Sparse stands of native vegetation, hardy mulga and saltbush, cling to the terrain, their muted greens and greys a testament to the arid conditions. A profound stillness often settles over Neales Flat, broken only by the rustle of wind through dry grasses or the distant, melancholic cry of a bird.
The history of Neales Flat is etched into the very character of its economy, primarily rooted in the enduring pursuit of agriculture. Sheep grazing has long been a cornerstone, the wool a vital commodity that once pulsed through the veins of this remote locality, connecting it to markets far beyond its immediate horizons. Remnants of earlier homesteads, their stone walls weathered and softened by decades of sun and wind, whisper of the pioneers who first carved a life from this land. While the agricultural pulse remains, the broader Regional Council of Goyder area, which encompasses Neales Flat, has seen a diversification, with a growing appreciation for the inherent beauty of the region attracting a different kind of traveller, one seeking the quietude and authenticity that Neales Flat so readily offers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Neales Flat, 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 Neales Flat, in The Regional Council Of Goyder local government area.
Detailed location data for Neales Flat includes the postcode (5374), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Regional Council Of Goyder), 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 Neales Flat 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. |