Petina, 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 Petina, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
| Locality | Petina |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Streaky Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.47387 |
| Longitude | 134.3986 |
| Population | 46 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 357.2 km² |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Postcode | 5680 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 475 km northwest |
Petina is a locality in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 46. The locality covers an area of 357.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 475 km northwest of Adelaide. Petina is located at 32.4739°S, 134.3986°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5680. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Petina's character is etched into the ochre earth, a landscape of low, weathered scrub and hardy grasses that roll towards a distant, shimmering horizon. It lies 466.9 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 299°T), and is situated 41.7 km north-north-east of Streaky Bay. The air here carries a dry, subtle perfume of saltbush and sun-baked dust, a scent that clings to everything. The sky, a vast canvas of impossibly deep blue, often wears a halo of pale, wispy clouds, and when the sun begins its descent, it bleeds streaks of molten gold and rose across the western expanse, painting the sparse vegetation in hues of amber and deep shadow. The land itself feels ancient, a patient witness to the slow, relentless work of wind and weather, its contours softened by millennia of gentle erosion.
Historically, Petina’s story is one of hardy resilience and quiet endeavour, a testament to those who sought a livelihood from this challenging terrain. The local economy has long been shaped by the sheep and cattle grazing that defines the surrounding paddocks, the wool and meat finding their way to markets far beyond the horizon. The subtle hum of generators and the occasional rumble of a ute are the dominant sounds, punctuated by the calls of unseen birds. While not a hub of bustling industry, Petina holds a distinct charm, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a quiet strength that underpins the very essence of this far-flung corner of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Petina, 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 Petina, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Petina includes the postcode (5680), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Streaky Bay), 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 Petina 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. |