North West Bend, 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 North West Bend, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
| Locality | North West Bend |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.03867 |
| Longitude | 139.67448 |
| Population | 5 |
| Density | 20.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 5320 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 140 km northeast |
North West Bend is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 5. The locality covers an area of 0.2 km², giving a population density of about 20.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 140 km northeast of Adelaide. North West Bend is located at 34.0387°S, 139.6745°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
North West Bend unfolds as a quiet expanse where the Murray River, a broad, languid ribbon of ochre and jade, dictates the very breath of the landscape. It lies 105.7 km north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 54°T), and is situated 10.5 km west-north-west of Cadell. The land itself, a mosaic of sun-bleached tussock grass and hardy scrub, slopes gently towards the water's edge, punctuated by the skeletal silhouettes of ancient river red gums whose roots grip the sandy soil. Here, the air, particularly in the soft hush of late afternoon, carries a dry, almost sweet perfume of eucalyptus and sun-warmed earth, a scent that clings to everything. The river, the undisputed sovereign of this domain, reflects the boundless, pale blue sky, its surface often broken only by the whisper of a passing bird or the distant, rhythmic chug of a houseboat.
This place, North West Bend, has long been a vital crossing point, its history etched into the very flow of the Murray. For generations, its economy has been tied to the river's bounty, a legacy of punt crossings and early agricultural ventures that harnessed the fertile alluvial plains. Today, while the echoes of that past remain, the local character is shaped by a quiet industriousness, often centred around the cultivation of crops that thrive in this sun-drenched climate and the burgeoning appeal of the river as a destination for those seeking a slower pace. Visitors often discover a sense of deep calm here, drawn to the unpretentious beauty of the riverbanks and the enduring spirit of a locality that understands the enduring power of water.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North West Bend, 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 North West Bend, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North West Bend includes the postcode (5320), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray 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 North West Bend 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. |