Sherlock, 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 Sherlock, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
| Locality | Sherlock |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Coorong District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.31706 |
| Longitude | 139.80125 |
| Population | 65 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 307.6 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 5301 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 117 km east-southeast |
Sherlock is a locality in the Coorong District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 65. The locality covers an area of 307.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 117 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Sherlock is located at 35.3171°S, 139.8013°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5301. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sherlock unfolds across a landscape of subtle, sweeping plains, where the earth's ochre hues deepen under the vast Australian sky. It lies 89.0 km east-south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 107°T), and is situated 24.4 km east of Tailem Bend. The air here carries a dry, almost chalky scent, a testament to the sun's persistent dominion, and the sparse vegetation—tough, wiry grasses and resilient saltbush—clings tenaciously to the ground. Scattered stands of eucalypts offer scant shade, their silver-green leaves rustling with a dry whisper, and the horizon seems to stretch into an infinite, hazy expanse, punctuated only by the occasional, distant shimmer of heat. Even the light possesses a particular quality, a luminous, pale gold that softens the edges of the world as the day matures, lending a quiet dignity to the weathered fences and the stoic solitude of the land.
The history of Sherlock is intrinsically linked to the pastoral ambitions that shaped this country, with sheep grazing forming the backbone of its early economy, a practice that continues to this day, though often augmented by cropping. The land, generous yet demanding, yields its bounty through careful husbandry, and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life here. While not a hub of great industry, Sherlock has carved out a distinct character from its isolation, fostering a resilient spirit amongst its inhabitants who understand the deep-rooted connection between their lives and the enduring, sometimes unforgiving, nature of their surroundings. The quietude that pervades Sherlock is not an absence of life, but rather a different kind of presence, one attuned to the subtle shifts of weather and the enduring legacy of those who have worked this earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sherlock, 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 Sherlock, in the Coorong District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sherlock includes the postcode (5301), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Coorong District Council), 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 Sherlock 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. |