Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
| Locality | Sherwood |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Tatiara Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -36.09604 |
| Longitude | 140.57156 |
| Area | 291.8 km² |
| Postcode | 5267 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 221 km southeast |
Sherwood is a locality in the Tatiara Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 291.8 km². It lies approximately 221 km southeast of Adelaide. Sherwood is located at 36.0960°S, 140.5716°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5267. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Sherwood unfurls across a landscape of gentle, loamy plains, where the earth, a rich ochre under the vast South Australian sky, breathes a quiet resilience. It lies 191.1 km south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 21.3 km east-north-east of Keith. Here, the horizon is a clean, unwavering line, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of gum trees, their rough bark a tapestry of grey and russet, standing sentinel against the wind's persistent caress. The air, especially as the day begins to fade, carries a dry, dusty sweetness, a scent of sun-baked earth and the faintest whisper of distant woolsheds. In the stillness, one might hear the rustle of unseen creatures in the sparse undergrowth, a subtle pulse beneath the profound quietude.
Sherwood's story is etched into the very grain of its farming heritage, a legacy of hard work and unwavering dedication to the land that sustains it. For generations, the broad acres surrounding Sherwood have yielded their bounty, primarily wheat and barley, their golden stalks a shimmering sea in the summer months, a testament to the region's agricultural prowess. This economy, deeply rooted in the soil, has shaped the character of Sherwood, fostering a sense of pragmatic independence and a quiet, enduring community spirit. While the land itself is the primary draw, the unassuming nature of Sherwood means its distinctiveness lies not in grand pronouncements but in the steadfast rhythm of its days, a continuation of the pastoral life that has defined it for so long.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Sherwood includes the postcode (5267), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tatiara Dc), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Sherwood 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. |