Mount Benson South Australia Map
Explore Mount Benson, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Mount Benson, 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.
Interactive Map of Mount Benson, South Australia
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mount Benson, South Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Mount Benson |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Dc Of Robe |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.10636 |
| Longitude | 139.90293 |
| Population | 119 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 313.8 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 5275 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 269 km south-southeast |
About Mount Benson, South Australia
Mount Benson is a locality in the Dc Of Robe local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 119. The locality covers an area of 313.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 269 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Mount Benson is located at 37.1064°S, 139.9029°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Benson rises as a gentle, ochre-dusted prominence against the vast, pale blue of the South Australian sky, its slopes a mosaic of dry grasses and resilient scrub that whispers secrets on the sea breeze. It lies 111.5 km north-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 13.5 km north-north-east of Robe. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby Southern Ocean, a constant reminder of the untamed coast that shapes this landscape. Far below, the land unfurls in broad, sun-bleached plains, punctuated by the darker green of hardy grazing pastures, a testament to the enduring spirit of life in this sun-drenched corner of the Limestone Coast.
The history of Mount Benson is intrinsically tied to the sheep that once roamed these very hills, their wool a vital commodity that helped establish the region's early economy. Today, while sheep still graze, the character of Mount Benson has broadened, embracing a more diverse agricultural tapestry that includes burgeoning vineyards, their neat rows a surprising splash of order against the wilder terrain. Travellers passing through often pause, drawn by the quietude and the promise of locally produced wines, a distinctive offering that has put this unassuming locality on the map. The land itself, shaped by ancient geological forces, offers a subtle beauty, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the vastness of the sky instils a profound sense of peace.
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About This Mount Benson Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Mount Benson, 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 Mount Benson, in the Dc Of Robe local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Benson includes the postcode (5275), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Dc Of Robe), 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 Mount Benson 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. |
