Outalpa, 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 Outalpa, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Outalpa |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.2025 |
| Longitude | 140.15429 |
| Area | 499.9 km² |
| Elevation | 301 m |
| Postcode | 5440 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 336 km north-northeast |
Outalpa is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 499.9 km². It sits at an elevation of around 301 m above sea level. It lies approximately 336 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Outalpa is located at 32.2025°S, 140.1543°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Outalpa spreads across a broad, ochre-dusted plain, where the sky stretches to a vast, unbroken horizon, a canvas of pale blue that deepens to a bruised purple at dusk. It lies 289.6 km north-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 320°T), and is situated 55.9 km west of Mingary. The land here is a study in muted tones – pale grasses, a dusty grey-green of saltbush, and the occasional stubborn scrub oak clinging to life. The air, when the wind stirs, carries the dry, mineral tang of ancient earth, and in the stillness, one can almost hear the slow exhalation of the land itself. The few buildings that comprise Outalpa seem to hunker low against the immensity, their corrugated iron roofs catching the sun’s fierce glare, their verandahs offering a welcome, if brief, respite from the relentless light.
The history of Outalpa is etched in the hardy spirit of those who sought to tame this seemingly unforgiving country, primarily through sheep grazing and the raising of cattle. For generations, the wool clip and the sale of livestock have formed the backbone of its economy, a quiet testament to the enduring resilience of pastoralism in this remote corner of South Australia. While not a hub of bustling activity, Outalpa possesses a distinct character, a self-reliance born from distance and a deep connection to the cycles of the seasons. The local pub, a modest structure with a well-worn bar, serves as the unofficial centre of social life, a place where news is exchanged and the day’s worries are, for a moment, set aside.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Outalpa, 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 Outalpa, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Outalpa includes the postcode (5440), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), 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 Outalpa 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. |