Robe, 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 Robe, in the Dc Of Robe local government area.
| Locality | Robe |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Robe |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.21523 |
| Longitude | 139.83611 |
| Population | 1,096 |
| Density | 7.7 /km² |
| Area | 141.7 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 5276 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 278 km south-southeast |
Robe is a locality in the Dc Of Robe local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,096. The locality covers an area of 141.7 km², giving a population density of about 7.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 278 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Robe is located at 37.2152°S, 139.8361°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5276. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Robe sits where the Southern Ocean breathes a steady, salty rhythm against a coastline of rugged limestone cliffs and sweeping sandy bays. It lies 107.6 km north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 309°T), and is situated 28.8 km north-north-west of Beachport. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of sea spray, a constant reminder of the vast expanse of water that defines this place. Low-slung buildings, painted in colours bleached by the sun and sea-mist, huddle around the protected harbour, a testament to resilience against the elements. Across the dunes, the land rolls inland, a patchwork of emerald pastures and stubbled fields, where the wind whispers through hardy coastal grasses and the occasional gnarled tea-tree stands sentinel.
The history of Robe is etched into its very foundations, a story of sealing, whaling, and then the steady march of agriculture that followed. This port, once a bustling hub for wool exports, now thrives on a more varied economy, with tourism and fishing forming its modern backbone. The iconic Obelisk, a stoic sentinel on the headland, marks the point where countless ships once navigated the treacherous approach, bringing settlers and supplies to this remote corner of the continent. Today, the harbour hums with the quiet industry of fishing boats returning with their catch, their weathered hulls reflecting the ever-changing hues of the sky, while the beaches, from Long Beach to Guichen Bay, draw visitors seeking the simple beauty of sun, sand, and surf.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Robe, 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 Robe, in the Dc Of Robe local government area.
Detailed location data for Robe includes the postcode (5276), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Robe), 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 Robe 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. |