Callington South Australia Map
Explore Callington, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Callington, 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 | Callington |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mount Barker District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.11251 |
| Longitude | 139.03685 |
| Population | 589 |
| Density | 13.2 /km² |
| Area | 44.7 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 5254 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 45 km east-southeast |
About Callington, South Australia
Callington is a locality in the Mount Barker District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 589. The locality covers an area of 44.7 km², giving a population density of about 13.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Callington is located at 35.1125°S, 139.0368°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5254. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Callington rests in a gentle fold of the Mount Barker District's rolling hills, where the land leans towards the sun, a patchwork of emerald paddocks and ochre earth. It lies 16.0 km east-south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 14.2 km south-east of Nairne. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of gum leaves and sun-baked soil, a constant reminder of the Australian bush that presses in from all sides. Across the landscape, fences trace neat lines, dividing fields where sheep graze with a quiet diligence, their wool catching the light like scattered pearls. The sky above is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often a brilliant, cloudless blue that softens to a hazy gold as evening approaches, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the terrain.
The history of Callington is etched into the very grain of this land, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and a pioneering spirit. For generations, this district has been shaped by the farmer's hand, the land yielding its bounty of grain and livestock. The legacy of mining, though perhaps faded from immediate view, whispers in the old tracks and the names of families who once sought fortunes beneath the surface. Today, Callington thrives as a hub for its surrounding agricultural heartland, its small centre providing services and a gathering place for those who call this part of the Adelaide Hills home. The local economy, while firmly rooted in the soil, also benefits from the growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty, attracting visitors who seek a taste of authentic country life, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling cities further afield.
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About This Callington Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Callington, 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 Callington, in the Mount Barker District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Callington includes the postcode (5254), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mount Barker District 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 Callington 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. |
