Warraweena, 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 Warraweena, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Warraweena |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.82508 |
| Longitude | 138.66565 |
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 339.3 km² |
| Elevation | 437 m |
| Postcode | 5730 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 456 km north |
Warraweena is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 20. The locality covers an area of 339.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 437 m above sea level. It lies approximately 456 km north of Adelaide. Warraweena is located at 30.8251°S, 138.6656°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5730. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Warraweena exists as a quiet scattering of structures against the immense, ochre-stained canvas of the South Australian outback. It lies 419.7 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 35.9 km south-east of Leigh Creek. The land here is a study in subtle resilience, a vast expanse of ancient, weathered rock and sparse, hardy vegetation that clings to life under a sky that stretches into an almost unbelievable blue. Gentle undulations of rust-coloured earth ripple towards horizons so distant they blur into the heat haze, a landscape that whispers of immense time and the patient, enduring spirit of the country. The air itself feels thin and clean, carrying the dry scent of dust and sun-baked scrub, and when the sun begins its descent, the western sky ignites in a spectacle of molten gold and bruised purples, casting long, stark shadows that deepen the contours of the land.
The story of Warraweena is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of those who have eked out a living here. Historically, this region has been shaped by the pastoral industry, with sheep grazing on the tough native grasses, a life demanding an intimate knowledge of the land and its capricious seasons. The economy, though lean, is a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a scattering of homesteads and a small service centre that caters to the needs of the local graziers and the occasional traveller seeking respite. Notable for its sheer isolation and the profound sense of space it offers, Warraweena is a place where the vastness of the Australian interior is not merely seen but felt, a silent, powerful presence that humbles and inspires in equal measure.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Warraweena, 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 Warraweena, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Warraweena includes the postcode (5730), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), 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 Warraweena 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. |