Sandleton South Australia Map
Explore Sandleton, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Sandleton, 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 Sandleton, South Australia
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sandleton, 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 | Sandleton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mid Murray Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.44058 |
| Longitude | 139.3892 |
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 69.0 km² |
| Elevation | 91 m |
| Postcode | 5356 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 90 km northeast |
About Sandleton, South Australia
Sandleton is a locality in the Mid Murray Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 34. The locality covers an area of 69.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 91 m above sea level. It lies approximately 90 km northeast of Adelaide. Sandleton is located at 34.4406°S, 139.3892°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5356. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Sandleton rests on the broad, sun-warmed plains where the Murray River, a silver ribbon of life, unfurls its ancient course. It lies 61.6 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 15.9 km east of Truro. The landscape here is a study in subtle shifts of ochre and emerald, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of gum trees that stand sentinel against the vast, ever-changing sky. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant wildflowers, especially potent after a rare shower. The light at dusk paints the western horizon in hues of rose and molten gold, casting long, languid shadows that soften the edges of the world.
The history of Sandleton is intrinsically tied to the pulse of the Murray, a vital artery that has nourished its people and shaped its economy for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, carved out a life here, their labours etched into the very soil. The local economy, once dominated by the river trade and the burgeoning sheep and wheat industries, now also embraces the burgeoning wine culture of the wider region, with vineyards stretching like patient vines towards the horizon. While Sandleton is a place of quiet industry, it also possesses a distinctive character, a resilience born of its deep connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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About This Sandleton Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Sandleton, 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 Sandleton, in the Mid Murray Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Sandleton includes the postcode (5356), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mid Murray 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 Sandleton 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. |
