Pleasant Park, 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 Pleasant Park, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
| Locality | Pleasant Park |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Grant |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.65104 |
| Longitude | 140.90536 |
| Area | 91.5 km² |
| Postcode | 5277 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 366 km south-southeast |
Pleasant Park is a locality in The Dc Of Grant local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 91.5 km². It lies approximately 366 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Pleasant Park is located at 37.6510°S, 140.9054°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5277. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pleasant Park unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, its character shaped by the vast, pale blue of the South Australian sky that seems to stretch into forever. It lies 22.3 km north-north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 29°T), and is situated 12.1 km south of Nangwarry. The land here is a mosaic of ochre earth and verdant pasture, punctuated by sturdy gum trees that stand like weathered sentinels against the prevailing winds. Patches of dry, whispering grasses catch the light, their subtle hues shifting with the sun's slow arc, while the air carries a clean, dry scent, hinting at the sun-baked earth and distant fields. Small creeks, often little more than trickles in the drier months, meander through the landscape, their banks lined with more resilient scrub, a testament to the enduring spirit of life in this sun-kissed corner of the country.
The history of Pleasant Park is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, a story of early settlers who carved a life from the fertile, yet demanding, soil. Sheep grazing and wheat farming have long been the backbone of the local economy, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the ebb and flow of prosperity. The colour of the wheat, golden and ripe before harvest, is a familiar and comforting sight, a visual promise of sustenance. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this tranquil locality, a quiet industriousness persists, with local businesses supporting the farming community and a small, but vibrant, market day showcasing the region's produce and crafts. The sense of community in Pleasant Park is palpable, a shared understanding forged through generations of working the land and weathering its challenges together.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pleasant Park, 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 Pleasant Park, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
Detailed location data for Pleasant Park includes the postcode (5277), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Grant), 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 Pleasant Park 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. |