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| Locality | Wappilka |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.39736 |
| Longitude | 140.3021 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 114.9 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 5332 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 166 km east-northeast |
Wappilka is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 114.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 166 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Wappilka is located at 34.3974°S, 140.3021°E. It observes Asia/Jerusalem. Postcode: 5332. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wappilka lies under a sky that stretches, vast and pale, across the plains. It lies 144.5 km east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 27.3 km west-north-west of Loxton. The land here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a tapestry woven from sun-baked earth and hardy scrub. Low, weathered hills, their slopes softened by an age of wind and rain, rise gently from the flat expanses, hinting at the ancient geological story of this place. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of eucalyptus and the faintest whisper of dust from a distant track. It is a landscape that speaks of quiet endurance, of a beauty found not in dramatic flourishes but in the subtle interplay of light and shadow on an unyielding terrain.
The story of Wappilka is tied to the fertile crescent of the Murray River, a lifeline that has sustained life and industry for generations. Historically, this region thrived on the bounty of the river and the surrounding land, with fruit orchards and vineyards once dominating the local economy, their rich produce finding markets far and wide. While the agricultural landscape has evolved, the spirit of enterprise persists, now often seen in the small-scale farming operations that continue to dot the countryside, and the increasing interest in regional tourism that draws visitors to experience the unique character of the Riverland. The quiet hum of life in Wappilka is punctuated by the occasional rumble of a truck carrying produce, a subtle reminder of the enduring connection to the land and its gifts.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Wappilka, 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 Wappilka, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Wappilka includes the postcode (5332), 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 Wappilka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |