Wallala, 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 Wallala, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
| Locality | Wallala |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Streaky Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -32.31019 |
| Longitude | 134.60814 |
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 210.5 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 5661 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 470 km northwest |
Wallala is a locality in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 14. The locality covers an area of 210.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 470 km northwest of Adelaide. Wallala is located at 32.3102°S, 134.6081°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5661. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Wallala exists as a collection of low-slung buildings huddled against the vastness of Eyre Peninsula, a place where the land exhales a dry, chalky scent. It lies 460.4 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 302°T), and is situated 55.6 km east-north-east of Smoky Bay. The terrain around Wallala is a study in subtle shifts, rolling plains of parched earth giving way to rocky outcrops and sparse, hardy scrub that clings stubbornly to existence. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, molten quality, as if the sun itself is being slowly poured over the landscape, turning the ochre soil to a deep, burnished gold. Across the undulating country, the occasional hardy sheep, a speck of white against the muted tones, moves with a deliberate, unhurried gait, a quiet testament to the enduring nature of life in this arid expanse.
The story of Wallala is intrinsically linked to the earth that surrounds it. For generations, the land has offered its bounty, primarily through sheep grazing, with wool production forming the backbone of the local economy for many years. While the agricultural pulse has softened in recent times, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet strength that echoes the tenacity of the native saltbush. The nearby coastline, a wilder, more dramatic neighbour, hints at a different kind of sustenance, though Wallala itself remains resolutely inland, a place where the wind whispers tales of distant seas rather than carrying the sharp tang of salt spray. The enduring character of Wallala is one of quiet endurance, a community shaped by the vast skies and the patient, unforgiving nature of the Australian earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wallala, 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 Wallala, in The Dc Of Streaky Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Wallala includes the postcode (5661), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Streaky Bay), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Wallala 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. |