Penong, 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 Penong, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Penong |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.98087 |
| Longitude | 133.01875 |
| Population | 319 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 1405.3 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 5690 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 613 km west-northwest |
Penong is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 319. The locality covers an area of 1405.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 613 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Penong is located at 31.9809°S, 133.0188°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5690. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Penong rests on a broad, sun-baked plain where the land stretches out in a muted palette of ochre and faded green, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of hardy saltbush and the occasional stoic acacia. It lies 606.4 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 297°T), and is situated 63.6 km west of Ceduna. The air here carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent of dust and distant, unseen water. Even the sunlight seems to possess a certain grainy quality, softening the hard edges of the corrugated iron roofs and the bleached timber of the few buildings that comprise the heart of Penong. The sky above is an immense, unbroken dome, a canvas for clouds that drift with a languid, unhurried grace, their shadows moving like slow breaths across the vastness.
This is a place shaped by the enduring pursuit of sustenance from a challenging environment, its character etched by the rhythms of pastoral life and the ingenuity of those who have sought to carve a living from this ancient earth. Historically, Penong’s existence is tied to the pastoral leases that opened up this region, the sheep grazing on the sparse vegetation a constant hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy still leans heavily on this, with wool production a quiet engine driving the region. A notable landmark, the iconic windmill collection, stands as a testament to the vital role water has played, and continues to play, in sustaining life and industry here, a silent, spinning chronicle of resourcefulness against the backdrop of boundless horizons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Penong, 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 Penong, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Penong includes the postcode (5690), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Penong 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. |