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| Locality | Reid |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Gawler |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.6018 |
| Longitude | 138.72699 |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Postcode | 5118 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 38 km north-northeast |
Reid is a locality in the Town Of Gawler local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km². It lies approximately 38 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Reid is located at 34.6018°S, 138.7270°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5118.
Reid unfolds across a gently sloping landscape, where the rich, ochre-tinted earth meets a sky that often stretches in an uninterrupted blue expanse. It lies 1.6 km west-south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 11.1 km north of Craigmore. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a soft sweep of land that hints at the underlying geological forces without dramatic pronouncements. Patches of hardy native vegetation, a mosaic of muted greens and earthy browns, cling to the soil, interspersed with the more ordered lines of cultivated fields and scattered farmsteads. The air carries a dry, clean scent, particularly potent after a rare rainfall, and the quality of light at dusk can be astonishing, bathing the land in a warm, amber glow that softens every edge.
The story of Reid is intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of this region, a place where the cultivation of grains and the grazing of livestock have long formed the backbone of the local economy. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land, established farms that have been passed down through generations, their weathered sheds and sturdy homesteads a quiet testament to enduring labour. While the primary industries remain rooted in the land, a growing appreciation for local produce and artisanal goods is subtly reshaping the character of Reid, fostering a sense of connection to the immediate surroundings. The proximity to larger centres has meant that Reid has retained a pace of life that feels distinct, a comfortable rhythm that allows for contemplation and a deep engagement with the natural world.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Reid, South Australia. 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 Reid, in the Town Of Gawler local government area.
Detailed location data for Reid includes the postcode (5118), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Gawler), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Reid is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |