Telowie, 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 Telowie, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
| Locality | Telowie |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Mount Remarkable |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.03645 |
| Longitude | 138.10223 |
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 0.9 /km² |
| Area | 99.6 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 5540 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 215 km north-northwest |
Telowie is a locality in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 94. The locality covers an area of 99.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 215 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Telowie is located at 33.0365°S, 138.1022°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Telowie breathes the dry, resilient spirit of the northern Flinders Ranges foothills. It lies 183.5 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 341°T), and is situated 14.9 km north of Napperby. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, dusty grace, a mosaic of tawny grasses punctuated by hardy, grey-green scrub and the occasional stoic gum tree reaching for the vast, pale blue sky. The air, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a subtle warmth, a reminder of the arid heartland that lies not far beyond. This is a place where the horizon feels both immense and intimately close, where the contours of the earth speak of patient endurance under a sun that often reigns supreme.
Historically, Telowie has been a place shaped by the promise and challenge of the land. Early settlers saw potential in the rich, red soils, establishing farms that continue to be the lifeblood of the locality, coaxing wheat and barley from the earth in cycles dictated by the seasons and the precious rainfall. The character of Telowie is intrinsically tied to this agricultural heritage, a quiet determination that underpins the everyday lives of its inhabitants. While not a bustling centre, Telowie offers a glimpse into a way of life deeply connected to the rhythms of the country, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make their home here amidst the ancient, weathered landscapes.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Telowie, 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 Telowie, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
Detailed location data for Telowie includes the postcode (5540), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Mount Remarkable), 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 Telowie 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. |