Haslam, South Australia

Haslam is a town and a locality in the Australian state of South Australia located on the Eyre Peninsula on the coastline of Streaky Bay about 487 kilometres (303 mi) north-west of the state capital of Adelaide and about 32 kilometres (20 mi) north of the municipal seat of Streaky Bay.

Haslam
South Australia
Haslam
Coordinates32°30′32″S 134°12′47″E
Population63 (SAL 2021)
Established9 October 1913 (town)
12 April 2001 (locality)
Postcode(s)5680
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
Time zoneACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST)ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location
  • 487 km (303 mi) NW of Adelaide
  • 32 km (20 mi) N of Streaky Bay
LGA(s)District Council of Streaky Bay
RegionEyre Western
CountyDufferin
State electorate(s)Flinders
Federal division(s)Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
23.1 °C
74 °F
12.2 °C
54 °F
378.0 mm
14.9 in
Localities around Haslam:
Smoky Bay Carawa
Petina
Petina
Smoky Bay Haslam Petina
Streaky Bay (body of water) Streaky Bay (body of water)
Perlubie
Petina
FootnotesLocations
Adjoining localities

Haslam is a common stop off for campers as they make their way across the Nullarbor Plain. The town itself has no major industrial or commercial connections anymore and contains limited resources including a camping ground and the town jetty.

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