Willowie, 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 Willowie, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
| Locality | Willowie |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Mount Remarkable |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.69752 |
| Longitude | 138.34883 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 179.8 km² |
| Elevation | 323 m |
| Postcode | 5431 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 249 km north |
Willowie is a locality in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 179.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 323 m above sea level. It lies approximately 249 km north of Adelaide. Willowie is located at 32.6975°S, 138.3488°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5431. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Willowie unfolds across a landscape shaped by the ancient shoulders of the ranges and the patient work of wind and sun. It lies 214.5 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 18.6 km east-south-east of Wilmington. The land here breathes a dry, earthy scent, carrying the whisper of eucalyptus and the faint, sweet promise of wild herbs after a rare shower. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of scrubland and scattered gum trees, give way to flatter plains where the earth often shows a ruddy hue, especially in the late afternoon light that spills like warm honey. The air, when it’s not carrying the tang of dust, is often still and quiet, a profound stillness that seems to soak into the very bones of the country, punctuated only by the distant call of a bird or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. The character of Willowie is written in the resilience of its hardy vegetation and the sparse, open sky that stretches endlessly overhead, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds this quiet corner.
The story of Willowie is one of hardy pioneers who sought to coax a living from this often-challenging terrain, their endeavours etched into the very texture of the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of grazing and agriculture, established farms that still dot the countryside, their weathered fences and homesteads whispering tales of generations past. The local economy, while modest, is rooted in the enduring traditions of sheep and cattle grazing, with the wool clip and livestock sales forming the backbone of its sustenance. There’s a quiet dignity to the way life unfolds here, a measured pace dictated by the seasons and the land’s own rhythms, far removed from the clamour of larger centres. Noteworthy is the pervasive sense of self-reliance and community spirit, born from the shared experiences of living and working in this particular, distinct locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Willowie, 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 Willowie, in The Dc Of Mount Remarkable local government area.
Detailed location data for Willowie includes the postcode (5431), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Mount Remarkable), 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 Willowie 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. |