Pompoota, 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 Pompoota, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
| Locality | Pompoota |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.99855 |
| Longitude | 139.36643 |
| Population | 55 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 30.5 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5238 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 70 km east |
Pompoota is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 55. The locality covers an area of 30.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 70 km east of Adelaide. Pompoota is located at 34.9986°S, 139.3664°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5238. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pompoota rests on the eastern bank of the Murray River, a place where the land breathes with the slow, deep rhythm of the waterway. It lies 46.6 km east-north-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 79°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-north-east of Riverglades. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of low-lying plains, fringed by the stoic grey-green of river red gums and the lighter, more delicate foliage of sheoaks that whisper secrets on the breeze. It is a country of fertile soil, a generosity of the river that has shaped every aspect of its character. The air often carries the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the damp, cool breath of the water, especially in the hushed hours of early morning or late afternoon when the light softens and paints the river in hues of ochre and rose.
The history of Pompoota is inextricably linked to the river's bounty and the persistent human effort to harness it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established a presence here, their lives dictated by the ebb and flow of the Murray. Agriculture, particularly fruit growing and viticulture, became the lifeblood of Pompoota, the rich alluvial soil yielding a plentiful harvest. While the precise origins of the name remain a subject of local lore, it evokes a sense of enduring connection to the land. Today, the economy still draws strength from the river, with a quiet undercurrent of tourism, where travellers come to experience the serene beauty of the waterway and the unhurried pace of life. The old sheds and farmhouses, weathered by sun and time, stand as silent witnesses to generations of hard work and a deep respect for the river that sustains Pompoota.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pompoota, 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 Pompoota, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pompoota 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 Pompoota 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. |