Sunlands, 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 Sunlands, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Sunlands |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.12587 |
| Longitude | 139.87433 |
| Population | 369 |
| Density | 16.1 /km² |
| Area | 23.0 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 5322 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 147 km northeast |
Sunlands is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 369. The locality covers an area of 23.0 km², giving a population density of about 16.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 147 km northeast of Adelaide. Sunlands is located at 34.1259°S, 139.8743°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5322. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Sunlands lies at the edge of the ancient landscape, where the ochre earth meets a sky that stretches in an unbroken, luminous blue. It lies 116.3 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 13.2 km north-west of Waikerie. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, low rises punctuated by hardy scrub and the occasional hardy gum tree, its bark peeling like sun-bleached paper. The air, even in the heat of the day, carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of dust and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. As the sun begins its descent, the land seems to exhale a soft, golden light, bathing the sparse vegetation in a warm, ethereal glow.
The story of Sunlands is etched into the very soil, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought a life here in the shadow of the great river. Once a vital hub for the burgeoning citrus industry, the orchards that once sprawled across the landscape have largely given way to the more resilient vine, its grapes now contributing to the region's growing reputation for fine wines. This shift in agriculture reflects a broader evolution in Sunlands' economy, one that increasingly embraces tourism, drawing visitors who come to experience the quiet beauty of the river country and the warmth of its people. The legacy of the early settlers, who battled the elements to carve a living from this land, remains a palpable presence, a quiet strength that continues to define Sunlands.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunlands, 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 Sunlands, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Sunlands includes the postcode (5322), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie), 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 Sunlands 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. |