Solomontown, 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 Solomontown, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Solomontown |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Pirie Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.18174 |
| Longitude | 138.02738 |
| Population | 1,464 |
| Density | 337.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 5540 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 201 km north-northwest |
Solomontown is a locality in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,464. The locality covers an area of 4.3 km², giving a population density of about 337.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 201 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Solomontown is located at 33.1817°S, 138.0274°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Solomontown rests on the cusp of the Spencer Gulf's northern reach, where the arid plains of South Australia begin their slow surrender to the sea. It lies 170.9 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 2.1 km south-east of Port Pirie. The land here possesses a stark, sun-bleached beauty, a mosaic of ochre earth and pale scrub that stretches towards the hazy blue of the horizon. Low, rounded hills, softened by the passage of seasons, punctuate the landscape, their contours whispering of ancient geological forces. A dry, warm wind often scours the terrain, carrying the scent of dust and distant salt, and the light at dusk can transform the muted colours into a painter's dream of rose and gold.
The history of Solomontown is inextricably linked to the rich mineral deposits of the surrounding ranges and the vital port facilities of neighbouring Port Pirie. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the relentless extraction of lead, silver, and zinc, a legacy that has etched itself into the character of the region. While the dominant industries of the past continue to influence the rhythm of life, a quiet resilience pervades Solomontown, a sense of endurance born from the harsh yet generous land. The scattered homesteads and weathered fences speak of a hardy populace, accustomed to the vastness and the enduring spirit required to thrive in this corner of the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Solomontown, 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 Solomontown, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Solomontown includes the postcode (5540), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Port Pirie Regional 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 Solomontown 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. |