Wudinna, 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 Wudinna, in the Wudinna District Council local government area.
| Locality | Wudinna |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Wudinna District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.04758 |
| Longitude | 135.52581 |
| Population | 738 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 580.7 km² |
| Elevation | 91 m |
| Postcode | 5652 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 352 km northwest |
Wudinna is a locality in the Wudinna District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 738. The locality covers an area of 580.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 91 m above sea level. It lies approximately 352 km northwest of Adelaide. Wudinna is located at 33.0476°S, 135.5258°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5652. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Wudinna rests on a broad, sun-drenched plain, its horizons stretching endlessly under a sky that often burns with an incandescent blue. It lies 343.7 km west-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 299°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-west of Kyancutta. The land here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a vast canvas of gently rolling terrain that whispers of ancient geological forces. Sparse native vegetation, hardy saltbush and tough mallee scrub, clings to the earth, an enduring testament to the resilience required to thrive in this arid embrace. The air, when it isn't carrying the scent of dry earth, often holds a faint, mineral tang, a subtle reminder of the deep, hidden riches beneath the surface. Dust devils occasionally dance across the open spaces, fleeting spectres on a landscape that feels both immense and intimately familiar to those who call it home.
The story of Wudinna is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural bounty of its district, a region that has long cultivated wheat and barley, its golden harvests a lifeline against the dryness. This fertile crescent, carved out of the stark beauty of the Eyre Peninsula, has supported generations of farming families, their lives shaped by the capricious moods of the seasons. Early European settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established communities like Wudinna, building livelihoods from the soil. Further exploration revealed the underlying mineral wealth, leading to mining operations that have contributed significantly to the local economy, their presence often marked by the stark silhouettes of processing plants against the twilight sky. The town centre, a collection of sturdy buildings, serves as the beating heart for this dispersed population, a place where the rhythm of life is measured by the grain trucks passing through and the quiet hum of daily commerce.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wudinna, 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 Wudinna, in the Wudinna District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wudinna includes the postcode (5652), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Wudinna District Council), 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 Wudinna 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. |