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| Locality | Ucolta |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Peterborough |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.99618 |
| Longitude | 138.9585 |
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 0.0 /km² |
| Area | 296.8 km² |
| Elevation | 533 m |
| Postcode | 5422 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 217 km north |
Ucolta is a locality in The Dc Of Peterborough local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 10. The locality covers an area of 296.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 533 m above sea level. It lies approximately 217 km north of Adelaide. Ucolta is located at 32.9962°S, 138.9585°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ucolta lies cradled in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the land gently inclines towards the distant, hazy horizon. It lies 179.3 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 10.2 km east-south-east of Peterborough. The earth here is a rich ochre, dusted with the pale green of sparse saltbush and the hardy grey-green of native grasses that whisper secrets to the dry wind. Scattered stands of hardy mulga trees punctuate the landscape, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky of boundless, cerulean blue. The air itself carries a subtle, mineral tang, a reminder of the deep, ancient geology that underpins this place.
The story of Ucolta is deeply entwined with the bounty of the earth, a legacy forged in the pursuit of sustenance from this often-challenging terrain. For generations, sheep have grazed these plains, their wool a vital export that once defined the local economy, and still forms a quiet cornerstone of its character. The faint, almost imperceptible shimmer of heat rising from the baked earth in the afternoon sun speaks of the enduring resilience required to thrive here. While the grander narratives of colonial expansion may have bypassed some of its neighbours, Ucolta holds its own quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the vastness of the landscape fosters a profound sense of perspective.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ucolta, South Australia. 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 Ucolta, in The Dc Of Peterborough local government area.
Detailed location data for Ucolta includes the postcode (5422), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Peterborough), 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 Ucolta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |