Padthaway, 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 Padthaway, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
| Locality | Padthaway |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Tatiara Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.58602 |
| Longitude | 140.52188 |
| Population | 315 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 355.9 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 5271 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 253 km southeast |
Padthaway is a locality in the Tatiara Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 315. The locality covers an area of 355.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 253 km southeast of Adelaide. Padthaway is located at 36.5860°S, 140.5219°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5271. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Padthaway rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the rich, ochre-coloured earth yields generously to the sky. It lies 139.8 km north of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 44.7 km north-north-west of Naracoorte. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast canvas of cultivated fields that stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distance. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its slow descent, a peculiar golden light spills across the paddocks, illuminating the stubble of harvested crops and lending a painterly quality to the weathered fences that march across the terrain. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the deep, fertile soil that defines this corner of the Tatiara.
The story of Padthaway is intrinsically tied to the land’s bounty, a narrative woven from the sweat of farmers and the steady hum of agricultural machinery. Originally part of the vast pastoral runs that defined early South Australia, the area was gradually settled and transformed by closer farming. Today, the local economy thrives on the cultivation of cereal crops, particularly wheat and barley, their golden heads a familiar sight through the warmer months, alongside substantial sheep grazing operations. Padthaway is also known for its distinctive vineyards, a surprising splash of viticultural colour in this predominantly agricultural setting, producing wines that carry the subtle, sun-warmed character of the region. The rhythm of life here is one of seasons, of planting and reaping, of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Padthaway, 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 Padthaway, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Padthaway includes the postcode (5271), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tatiara Dc), 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 Padthaway 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. |