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| Locality | Sheringa |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Elliston |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.84794 |
| Longitude | 135.26464 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 491.3 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 5607 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 329 km west-northwest |
Sheringa is a locality in the Dc Of Elliston local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 491.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 329 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Sheringa is located at 33.8479°S, 135.2646°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5607. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Sheringa rests where the land begins its long, slow surrender to the Southern Ocean, a place etched by wind and salt. It lies 328.7 km west-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 58.6 km north-west of Cummins. The country here is a study in muted greens and ochres, vast paddocks of hardy pasture stretching towards a horizon that often blurs into the pale, luminous sky. Low, rounded hills, their forms softened by millennia of coastal breezes, undulate across the landscape, punctuated by the stark, dark shapes of scattered scrub. The air, even inland, carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the powerful presence just beyond the visual reach, and the light at dusk often spills across the fields in a wash of diffused gold, painting the dry grasses with a fleeting, ethereal glow.
The story of Sheringa is one of resilience, a testament to generations who have coaxed a living from this challenging terrain, primarily through sheep grazing and the cultivation of hardy grains. Its early development was intrinsically linked to the pastoral leases that opened up this coastal fringe, and the rhythm of life in Sheringa has long been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land. While not a bustling hub, Sheringa possesses a quiet character, shaped by its remoteness and the close-knit nature of its inhabitants. The nearby coastline, though often rugged, holds a stark beauty, with stretches of wild, windswept beaches that speak of an untamed Australia, a place where the elements still hold significant sway.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Sheringa, 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 Sheringa, in the Dc Of Elliston local government area.
Detailed location data for Sheringa includes the postcode (5607), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Elliston), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Sheringa 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. |