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| Locality | Wigley Flat |
| 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 | -34.17664 |
| Longitude | 140.20453 |
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 2.1 /km² |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 5330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 169 km east-northeast |
Wigley Flat 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 36. The locality covers an area of 17.5 km², giving a population density of about 2.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 169 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Wigley Flat is located at 34.1766°S, 140.2045°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wigley Flat rests in a landscape shaped by the enduring presence of the Murray River, its broad, slow waters a constant murmur against the ochre earth. It lies 142.0 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 25.5 km west-north-west of Barmera. Here, the land slopes gently towards the riverbank, a tapestry of vineyard rows stretching out under a vast, often brilliant blue sky. The air, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a dry, warm scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the subtle perfume of ripening fruit. Scattered eucalyptus trees, their silver-green leaves rustling in the breeze, punctuate the cultivated fields, offering pockets of dappled shade. The very character of Wigley Flat seems to draw from this elemental meeting of water, earth, and sky, a quiet resilience in its sun-drenched vistas.
The history of Wigley Flat is intrinsically linked to the river’s bounty and the pioneering spirit that harnessed it. This stretch of the Murray has long been a vital artery for transport and settlement, and in more recent times, it has become a heartland for viticulture. The fertile soils, enriched by millennia of river silt, are now dedicated to producing quality wines, a significant pillar of Wigley Flat’s local economy. Beyond the vineyards, remnants of earlier agricultural endeavours can still be glimpsed, a nod to the generations who worked this land before. The pace of life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the harvest, a rhythm that feels both ancient and entirely present, a quiet testament to the enduring relationship between the people and the river.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Wigley Flat, 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 Wigley Flat, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Wigley Flat 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 Wigley Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |