Taldra, 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 Taldra, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Taldra |
| 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 | -34.43596 |
| Longitude | 140.88684 |
| Population | 32 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 308.1 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 5311 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 216 km east-northeast |
Taldra 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 32. The locality covers an area of 308.1 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 216 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Taldra is located at 34.4360°S, 140.8868°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5311. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Taldra rests on a broad, sun-baked plain, where the land rolls out in waves of ochre and pale gold towards a horizon that seems to stretch into forever. It lies 117.4 km west-south-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 257°T), and is situated 27.9 km east of Loxton. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, a perfume of dust and ancient earth, and underfoot, the ground is a mosaic of cracked clay and hardy, low-lying scrub that clings stubbornly to life. The sky above is a vast, boundless canvas, often painted with the startling blues of a clear day or the bruised purples and oranges of a spectacular sunset, where the light itself seems to thicken and glow before surrendering to the cool, expansive night.
The story of Taldra is etched into the very grain of this dryland landscape, a tale of resilience and resourcefulness born from the unforgiving beauty of the Riverland. For generations, this country has sustained those who understand its rhythms, primarily through the cultivation of citrus groves and vineyards that fan out like intricate green lace, their leaves a vibrant counterpoint to the muted tones of the surrounding bush. The lifeblood of the region, the mighty Murray River, is never far away, its presence felt in the occasional glint of water glimpsed through the sparse trees and the subtle shift in the air’s humidity, a constant reminder of the vital force that shapes this land and its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Taldra, 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 Taldra, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Taldra includes the postcode (5311), 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 Taldra 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. |