Reeves Plains, 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 Reeves Plains, in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area.
| Locality | Reeves Plains |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Plains Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.54049 |
| Longitude | 138.61349 |
| Population | 131 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 65.4 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 5502 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 43 km north |
Reeves Plains is a locality in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 131. The locality covers an area of 65.4 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km north of Adelaide. Reeves Plains is located at 34.5405°S, 138.6135°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5502. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Reeves Plains unfolds as a broad sweep of country, where the earth, a rich, ochre-tinted loam, lies open to the vast, often startlingly blue, South Australian sky. It lies 13.6 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 14.0 km north-north-west of Munno Para West. The landscape here is a study in subtle undulations, punctuated by the stoic presence of gum trees, their silver-grey bark peeling like ancient parchment. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, dry scent, mingling the dust of the paddocks with the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. It is a place that seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring strength, where the horizon stretches out, an invitation to contemplation and a reminder of the land's patient power.
The history of Reeves Plains is inextricably linked to the fertile plains that give it its name, a breadbasket for the wider region. For generations, the rich soil has been coaxed into yielding bountiful harvests, primarily grains like wheat and barley, their golden heads shimmering under the relentless summer sun, a familiar sight that underpins the local economy. This agricultural heritage is not just a matter of economics; it has shaped the very character of Reeves Plains, instilling a sense of groundedness and resilience in its inhabitants. The quiet industry of farming, the early mornings and late evenings spent working the land, has fostered a community where hard work and neighbourly reliance are deeply ingrained, a subtle yet powerful tradition that continues to define life here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reeves Plains, 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 Reeves Plains, in the Adelaide Plains Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Reeves Plains includes the postcode (5502), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Plains 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 Reeves Plains 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. |