Tarnma, 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 Tarnma, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Tarnma |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.15584 |
| Longitude | 138.94739 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 35.8 km² |
| Elevation | 429 m |
| Postcode | 5413 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 92 km north-northeast |
Tarnma is a locality in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 35.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 429 m above sea level. It lies approximately 92 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Tarnma is located at 34.1558°S, 138.9474°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5413. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tarnma rests in a fold of the Clare Valley, where the land begins to soften its stance after the steeper inclines to the west. It lies 52.6 km north-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 13.8 km west of Eudunda. The country here is a patchwork of ochre earth, emerald vines stretching in disciplined rows, and the muted greens of grazing paddocks. Sheep, like scattered pearls, dot the hillsides, their fleece catching the sunlight. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening grapes mingling with the dry, earthy aroma of the soil. Distant gum trees stand sentinel on the horizon, their silhouettes softened by the hazy, golden light that often bathes the landscape.
The history of Tarnma is intrinsically tied to the fertile ground and its bounty. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and a reliable water source, established vineyards that have since become the lifeblood of the region. This agricultural heritage is evident in the weathered stone walls that still delineate older properties and the quiet dignity of the farmhouses, many of which have stood for generations. The local economy hums with the rhythm of the grape harvest, the clinking of bottles from nearby wineries, and the steady, unassuming presence of those who work the land. While the world outside may rush, Tarnma maintains its own gentle cadence, a place where the quality of the light at dusk seems to linger just a little longer, inviting contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarnma, 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 Tarnma, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarnma includes the postcode (5413), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Tarnma 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. |