Pellaring Flat, 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 Pellaring Flat, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
| Locality | Pellaring Flat |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.86215 |
| Longitude | 139.38925 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 9.4 /km² |
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 5238 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 72 km east |
Pellaring Flat is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 0.3 km², giving a population density of about 9.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 72 km east of Adelaide. Pellaring Flat is located at 34.8621°S, 139.3893°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5238. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pellaring Flat rests in a landscape where the earth's skin is a mosaic of ochre and muted green, a gentle sloping country that gives way to the broader expanse of the Mid Murray. It lies 53.6 km east-north-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 3.4 km east of Mannum. The air here carries a dry, sun-baked scent, occasionally softened by the breath of distant river gums. Fields, some fallow and others rippling with the promise of grain, stretch towards a horizon that often appears blurred by the heat. The light, particularly as the day wanes, possesses a peculiar softness, bathing the low hills in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger long after the sun has dipped below view.
The history of Pellaring Flat is intrinsically linked to the fertile soils and the ever-present, life-giving Murray River. Early settlers, drawn by the prospect of agricultural bounty, established farms that continue to define the local economy, primarily through wheat and sheep grazing. The quiet persistence of these primary industries underpins the character of Pellaring Flat, a place where the pace of life is measured by the seasons and the harvest. While not a hub of grand landmarks, its distinctive charm lies in the subtle hum of its agricultural heart, a testament to generations who have worked this land, their efforts etched not in stone, but in the enduring patterns of the fields and the quiet resilience of the community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pellaring Flat, 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 Pellaring Flat, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pellaring Flat includes the postcode (5238), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Pellaring Flat 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. |