Waikerie, 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 Waikerie, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Waikerie |
| 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 | -34.21506 |
| Longitude | 139.96887 |
| Population | 2,701 |
| Density | 38.2 /km² |
| Area | 70.6 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 5330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 148 km east-northeast |
Waikerie is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,701. The locality covers an area of 70.6 km², giving a population density of about 38.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 148 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Waikerie is located at 34.2151°S, 139.9689°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Waikerie sits where the Murray River, a broad, slow-moving artery, shapes the land into fertile plains and stretches of undulating scrub. It lies 120.2 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 70°T), and is situated 23.0 km south-east of Cadell. The air here carries a dry warmth, a constant companion to the hardy vegetation clinging to the sandy soil, and the distant, shimmering heat haze often blurs the horizon. Along the riverbanks, a vibrant green fringe contrasts with the ochre hues of the surrounding countryside, a testament to the life-giving flow of the water. The town itself is a quiet affair, its buildings mostly low-slung and practical, reflecting a pragmatic spirit shaped by the demands of the landscape.
The fortunes of Waikerie have long been tied to the mighty Murray, its fertile floodplains having attracted settlers drawn by the promise of agriculture. For generations, citrus orchards and vineyards have flourished here, their neat rows marching across the landscape, a deliberate order imposed upon the wilder terrain. This agricultural focus still underpins the local economy, though tourism, drawn by the river's recreational offerings and the stark beauty of the surrounding country, is increasingly important. The river is more than just an economic resource; it is a defining feature, influencing the pace of life and providing a constant, murmuring presence that whispers of the region's past and present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waikerie, 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 Waikerie, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Waikerie includes the postcode (5330), 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 Waikerie 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. |