Stuart, 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 Stuart, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
| Locality | Stuart |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.95726 |
| Longitude | 139.77836 |
| Area | 260.2 km² |
| Postcode | 5320 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 153 km northeast |
Stuart is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 260.2 km². It lies approximately 153 km northeast of Adelaide. Stuart is located at 33.9573°S, 139.7784°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5320. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Stuart rests in a landscape where the earth's ochre tones bleed into the pale South Australian sky, a place defined by the enduring, sun-baked plains that stretch towards a distant, hazy horizon. It lies 118.8 km north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 14.7 km north of Cadell. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a gentle undulation of dry grasses and sparse scrub that hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped it. The air, particularly as dusk begins to settle, carries a faint, dry scent of dust and hardy native vegetation, a perfume that clings to the skin and speaks of the region's aridity. Everywhere, the light has a certain quality, a softened, golden hue that seems to absorb the day's intensity, bathing the low-lying buildings and the occasional hardy tree in a warm, fading glow.
The history of Stuart is deeply entwined with the region's pastoral heritage, a story written in the weathered fences and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land for generations. For many years, sheep grazing was the lifeblood of the district, the wool a tangible link to the fortunes of the wider world, and you can still feel echoes of that time in the quiet lanes and the sturdy, unpretentious homesteads. While the economy has broadened, embracing more diversified agricultural pursuits and a burgeoning interest in local tourism drawn to its unvarnished character, the fundamental rhythm of Stuart remains tied to the land and the seasons. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten but informs the present, a subtle undercurrent beneath the everyday comings and goings of its residents.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stuart, 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 Stuart, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Stuart includes the postcode (5320), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray 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 Stuart 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. |