Aldinga Beach, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Aldinga Beach, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Aldinga Beach |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.29319 |
| Longitude | 138.45811 |
| Population | 10,343 |
| Density | 710.9 /km² |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 5173 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 43 km south-southwest |
Aldinga Beach is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of 10,343. The locality covers an area of 14.6 km², giving a population density of about 710.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 43 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Aldinga Beach is located at 35.2932°S, 138.4581°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5173.
Aldinga Beach unfurls along the South Australian coast, a sweep of pale sand meeting the restless turquoise of the ocean. It lies 20.2 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 198°T), and is situated 10.2 km south-south-west of Seaford Rise. The air here carries the briny kiss of the sea, a constant companion to the low, scrubby vegetation that clings to the dunes, offering a stark, windswept beauty. The land slopes gently inland, a mosaic of coastal heath and hardy grasses giving way to more cultivated pastures further afield, the horizon often softened by the haze of a warm afternoon. The sheer, unbroken stretch of coastline feels ancient, a place where the vastness of the Southern Ocean dictates the rhythm of life.
This stretch of coast, integral to the McLaren Vale wine region, has long been a place of natural bounty. For millennia, it was a place of sustenance and connection for Indigenous peoples, the echoes of their presence still felt in the land's enduring spirit. Later, European settlers saw its potential, though its primary draw has always been the sea itself, drawing visitors for holidays and a simpler way of life. While agriculture and viticulture thrive in the neighbouring hinterland, the economy of Aldinga Beach itself is inextricably linked to tourism and the pleasures of the coast – fishing, surfing, and simply breathing in the unpolluted air. The distinctive Aldinga Reef, a submerged limestone formation a short distance offshore, offers a protected aquatic environment, a haven for marine life and a draw for snorkelers and divers, a subtle yet significant treasure beneath the waves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Aldinga Beach, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Aldinga Beach, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Aldinga Beach includes the postcode (5173), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Onkaparinga), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Aldinga Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |