Pimba, 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 Pimba, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Pimba |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.25641 |
| Longitude | 136.7948 |
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 15.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 194 m |
| Postcode | 5720 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 442 km north-northwest |
Pimba is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 42. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 15.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 194 m above sea level. It lies approximately 442 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Pimba is located at 31.2564°S, 136.7948°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5720. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Pimba lies under a sky of immense, pale blue, a vast canvas stretched taut over an ancient land. It lies 413.8 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 333°T), and is situated 10.0 km south-south-west of Woomera. The earth here is a tapestry of ochre and rust, a dry, resilient ground that whispers of deep time, punctuated by the stark, sculptural forms of saltbush and hardy native grasses clinging to life. The air itself carries a fine, dry dust, a constant companion that softens the edges of the landscape and lends a hazy, ethereal quality to the distant horizons. Sunlight falls with an almost tangible weight, bleaching the sparse vegetation and casting sharp, unwavering shadows across the flat, expansive terrain. The silence is profound, broken only by the rustle of wind through brittle leaves or the distant cry of a bird, a quietude that seems to absorb all other sounds into its immense presence.
The story of Pimba is etched in the very resilience of this country, a place that has long sustained life and enterprise through its sparse but vital resources. Historically, this region has been shaped by the pastoral industry, with sheep grazing on the tough native grasses, a steady economic backbone that has weathered many seasons. The land’s character is inherently tied to this enduring relationship between people and the earth, a quiet determination to thrive against the odds. Modern Pimba continues to draw its character from this heritage, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the sun and the seasons, and where the vastness of the landscape encourages a contemplative spirit in those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pimba, 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 Pimba, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Pimba includes the postcode (5720), 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 Pimba 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. |