Woolpunda, 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 Woolpunda, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Woolpunda |
| 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 | -34.25464 |
| Longitude | 140.19778 |
| Area | 149.6 km² |
| Postcode | 5330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 164 km east-northeast |
Woolpunda is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 149.6 km². It lies approximately 164 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Woolpunda is located at 34.2546°S, 140.1978°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Woolpunda rests on a stretch of land where the Murray River, a vein of lifeblood, whispers secrets to the dusty earth. It lies 138.7 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 25.5 km west of Barmera. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and sun-bleached greens, the flat plains giving way to subtle rises that offer a distant, hazy view of the watercourse. A pervasive stillness often settles, broken only by the rustle of dry grass and the occasional call of a bird, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that paint the sparse vegetation in hues of amber and rose. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the scent of dry earth and the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus.
The story of Woolpunda is intrinsically tied to the mighty Murray, a waterway that has shaped its existence from the earliest days of settlement. This region, a cornerstone of the Riverland's agricultural prowess, thrives on the bounty of the river, with orchards and vineyards drawing their sustenance from its generous flow. The economy here is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who coaxed life from this often-challenging terrain, a quiet dedication to the land and its cycles. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling crowds, Woolpunda possesses a distinctive character, a groundedness born from generations of working with the river and the sun, a persistent hum of quiet industry beneath the vast South Australian sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woolpunda, 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 Woolpunda, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Woolpunda 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 Woolpunda 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. |