Wallaroo, 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 Wallaroo, in the Copper Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Wallaroo |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Copper Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.94032 |
| Longitude | 137.63502 |
| Population | 3,529 |
| Density | 73.3 /km² |
| Area | 48.2 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 5556 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 141 km northwest |
Wallaroo is a locality in the Copper Coast Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,529. The locality covers an area of 48.2 km², giving a population density of about 73.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 141 km northwest of Adelaide. Wallaroo is located at 33.9403°S, 137.6350°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5556. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wallaroo rests on the Yorke Peninsula, a place where the land meets the sea with a gentle, embracing curve. It lies 125.5 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 9.9 km west-north-west of Kadina. The air here carries the constant, subtle tang of salt, a reminder of the vast, blue expanse that defines its western edge. Low, rolling hills, softened by the passage of time and weather, sweep inland, their muted greens and ochres a gentle contrast to the brighter blues of the sky and the sea. The coastline itself is a mosaic of sandy beaches, some broad and inviting, others more intimate coves, all carved by the persistent whisper of the waves. Even on a still day, there’s a restless energy in the light that plays across the water, a shimmering dance that seems to reflect the very spirit of this coastal locale.
This harbour town, Wallaroo, carries the indelible mark of its mining past, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring character of the place and its people. For decades, the rich copper deposits beneath the peninsula fuelled industry and drew fortunes, shaping the development of the harbour and the surrounding streets. Today, while the mines are silent, the legacy of that industrious spirit persists, now channelled into a thriving agricultural sector that stretches inland, its golden fields of wheat and barley a familiar sight against the horizon. Fishing boats still bob in the harbour, a nod to the sea's bounty, and a steady stream of travellers are drawn to the quiet charm and the welcoming beaches, seeking respite and the simple beauty of a coastal existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wallaroo, 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 Wallaroo, in the Copper Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wallaroo includes the postcode (5556), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Copper Coast Council), 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 Wallaroo 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. |