Paramatta, 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 Paramatta, in the Copper Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Paramatta |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Copper Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.04109 |
| Longitude | 137.62972 |
| Population | 12 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 5558 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 133 km northwest |
Paramatta is a locality in the Copper Coast Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 12. The locality covers an area of 9.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 133 km northwest of Adelaide. Paramatta is located at 34.0411°S, 137.6297°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5558. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Paramatta rests on the edge of the Copper Coast, a place where the ochre-red earth meets the vast, shimmering blue of the Spencer Gulf. It lies 119.7 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 301°T), and is situated 11.2 km south of Wallaroo. The landscape here is a study in subtle resilience, a canvas of low-lying scrub, hardy grasses, and the occasional wind-bent gum tree, all stretching towards a horizon that seems to dissolve into the pale, salt-tinged air. Even under the midday sun, there's a softness to the light that glints off the fine, pale dust kicked up by passing vehicles, a quiet glow that promises cooler, clearer evenings. The air itself carries the faint, clean tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, even when it’s not immediately in sight.
This stretch of coastline has long drawn people to its shores, their lives shaped by the land and the sea. Historically, the region pulsed with the promise of mineral wealth, the whisper of copper and gold echoing from the earth, though farming and grazing have always been the steady heartbeat of Paramatta. The economy here is a pragmatic blend, with sheep and cattle finding sustenance on the sparse paddocks, and a growing appreciation for the quiet allure that draws visitors seeking a more elemental experience. The nearby beaches, often deserted save for the cry of gulls and the ceaseless murmur of waves, offer a profound sense of solitude, a place where the past and present seem to converge in the timeless ebb and flow of the tide.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Paramatta, 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 Paramatta, in the Copper Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Paramatta includes the postcode (5558), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Copper Coast 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 Paramatta 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. |