Rhynie, 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 Rhynie, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Rhynie |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.13924 |
| Longitude | 138.6843 |
| Population | 139 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 31.8 km² |
| Elevation | 280 m |
| Postcode | 5412 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 88 km north |
Rhynie is a locality in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 139. The locality covers an area of 31.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 280 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km north of Adelaide. Rhynie is located at 34.1392°S, 138.6843°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5412. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rhynie rests within a wide, sun-drenched valley, its landscape a gentle sweep of ochre earth and emerald paddocks. It lies 51.4 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 354°T), and is situated 8.4 km west-north-west of Riverton. Rolling hills, softened by the distance, cradle the small settlement, their contours traced by the patient hand of time and weather. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked dust and the faint, sweet perfume of flowering gums. Across the broad expanse, the sky often stretches, a vast, pale blue canvas brushed with wisps of cloud that drift with an almost imperceptible languor, casting fleeting shadows that move across the fields like secrets shared.
The history of Rhynie is etched in the soil, a legacy of pastoral pursuits that have shaped its character and economy for generations. Sheep graze contentedly on the undulating pastures, their wool a vital contributor to the region's prosperity, a quiet hum of agriculture underpinning the placid rhythm of life. Old stone farmhouses, weathered by countless seasons, stand as silent witnesses to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this fertile land. The local hall, a modest but sturdy building, serves as a focal point for community gatherings, a place where stories are shared and the bonds of neighbourly connection are strengthened, a testament to the enduring heart of this rural South Australian locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rhynie, 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 Rhynie, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rhynie includes the postcode (5412), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Clare And Gilbert Valleys 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 Rhynie 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. |