Bowillia South Australia Map
Explore Bowillia, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bowillia, SA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| Locality | Bowillia |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Wakefield Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.93281 |
| Longitude | 138.41571 |
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 77.0 km² |
| Elevation | 89 m |
| Postcode | 5461 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 112 km north |
About Bowillia, South Australia
Bowillia is a locality in the Wakefield Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 24. The locality covers an area of 77.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 89 m above sea level. It lies approximately 112 km north of Adelaide. Bowillia is located at 33.9328°S, 138.4157°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5461. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bowillia rests upon the ancient spine of the land, where the scrubby slopes of the Wakefield Ranges begin their slow descent towards the flatter plains. It lies 80.0 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 20.8 km west-south-west of Clare. The air here carries the dry, mineral tang of weathered rock and the subtle sweetness of sun-baked eucalyptus, a scent that clings to the fine, red dust that settles on every surface. Low-lying hardy shrubs, their leaves a muted silver-green, cling tenaciously to the stony ground, interspersed with the stark, skeletal forms of dead mulga trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards a vast, often cloudless sky. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can be a marvel, casting long, deep shadows that transform the familiar contours of the hills into something altogether more dramatic and mysterious, painting the landscape in hues of ochre and burnt sienna.
The story of Bowillia is one etched in the patient toil of generations who sought sustenance from this often-unyielding earth. Once, the land whispered with the promise of mineral wealth, and the echoes of early prospecting can still be felt in the scattered remnants of forgotten claims and the quiet, stoic character of its inhabitants. Today, the economy of Bowillia is largely woven through the hardy traditions of sheep grazing and the cultivation of drought-resistant crops, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call this place home. The local hall, a simple corrugated iron structure, serves as the heart of the community, a place where farmers gather to discuss the fickle seasons and where the rhythm of life unfolds with a quiet, dependable cadence, far removed from the clamour of busier centres.
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About This Bowillia Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Bowillia, 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 Bowillia, in the Wakefield Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bowillia includes the postcode (5461), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Wakefield Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Bowillia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |
