Tarpeena, 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 Tarpeena, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
| Locality | Tarpeena |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Grant |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.65027 |
| Longitude | 140.78534 |
| Population | 411 |
| Density | 10.5 /km² |
| Area | 39.3 km² |
| Elevation | 74 m |
| Postcode | 5277 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 360 km south-southeast |
Tarpeena is a locality in The Dc Of Grant local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 411. The locality covers an area of 39.3 km², giving a population density of about 10.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 74 m above sea level. It lies approximately 360 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Tarpeena is located at 37.6503°S, 140.7853°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5277. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tarpeena rests in a cradle of rolling country, where the rich, dark earth of the south-east of South Australia yields its bounty. It lies 19.6 km north of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 1°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-west of Nangwarry. The landscape here is a tapestry of emerald pastures, stitched with the darker green of gum trees that line the creeks and the occasional scattered woodland. Broad, well-tended paddocks stretch towards a sky that often hangs a soft, pearly grey, hinting at the moisture that nourishes this fertile ground. A gentle breeze, carrying the faint scent of damp soil and distant eucalyptus, rustles through the tall grasses, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, buttery glow over the undulating terrain.
The story of Tarpeena is deeply entwined with the land's agricultural promise, primarily as a dairying and grazing district where the cool climate and reliable rainfall foster thriving livestock. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the farm. The local economy, though understated, is robust, built on the steady work of producing high-quality dairy products and prime beef. Travellers passing through Tarpeena might notice the quiet hum of farm machinery, the contented lowing of cattle, and the sturdy, well-maintained farmhouses that dot the countryside, each a testament to the enduring connection between people and the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarpeena, 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 Tarpeena, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarpeena includes the postcode (5277), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Grant), 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 Tarpeena 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. |