Newland, 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 Newland, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Newland |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.87218 |
| Longitude | 137.11272 |
| Population | 50 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 219.2 km² |
| Elevation | 182 m |
| Postcode | 5223 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 171 km southwest |
Newland is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 50. The locality covers an area of 219.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 182 m above sea level. It lies approximately 171 km southwest of Adelaide. Newland is located at 35.8722°S, 137.1127°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Newland rests on the western edge of Kangaroo Island, a landscape sculpted by wind and sea. It lies 153.0 km west-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 51.0 km west-south-west of Kingscote. The land here rises gently from the coast, a mosaic of scrubby coastal heath and hardy grasses that cling to the ochre-coloured earth. Salt spray is a constant companion, carried on the prevailing westerly winds that weave through the low-lying vegetation, leaving a fine, almost crystalline sheen on everything it touches. The sky above often stretches with a vast, pale blue, broken only by the occasional drift of white cloud, and the air carries the clean, briny scent of the Southern Ocean. Sparse stands of rugged trees, their branches bent and twisted by the relentless elements, punctuate the open country, offering meagre shade against the bright, often intense, sunlight.
The history of Newland is intrinsically linked to the island's pastoral heritage. For generations, this land has supported sheep and cattle grazing, the wool and meat finding their way to markets far beyond the island's shores. The economy, while still bearing the imprint of this agricultural past, has diversified, with a growing number of travellers drawn to the island's unique natural beauty and the quiet charm of its settlements. The coastline here, though not boasting sweeping sandy beaches, offers secluded coves and rocky outcrops where the persistent surf crashes, a constant reminder of the powerful ocean that defines this part of Newland. Local traditions are subtle, born of resilience and a deep connection to the land and its seasons, a quiet understanding shared among those who call this rugged, beautiful place home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newland, 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 Newland, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Newland includes the postcode (5223), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Kangaroo Island Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Newland 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. |