Aldinga, 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, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Aldinga |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.27159 |
| Longitude | 138.48345 |
| Population | 546 |
| Density | 41.0 /km² |
| Area | 13.3 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 5173 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 40 km south-southwest |
Aldinga is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 546. The locality covers an area of 13.3 km², giving a population density of about 41.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 40 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Aldinga is located at 35.2716°S, 138.4835°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5173.
Aldinga unfurls along the southern coast, a place where the wind carries the tang of salt and the land slopes gently towards the sea. It lies 17.2 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 194°T), and is situated 3.3 km north-east of Aldinga Beach. The scrubby vegetation, a hardy mix of coastal heath and wind-sculpted mallee, clings to the sandy soils, a testament to the persistent ocean breezes that shape everything here. The light, especially as the day draws to a close, washes over the landscape with a soft, golden hue, illuminating the pale greens and muted browns of the native flora. To the west, the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean whispers and roars, its presence a constant, palpable force.
The history of Aldinga is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the promise of the coast. Early settlers, drawn by the rich agricultural potential, established farms that still dot the hinterland, their fields a patchwork of crops and grazing paddocks. The local economy thrives on a blend of viticulture, with vineyards stretching across the plains, their vines glistening in the sun, and tourism, drawn by the expansive, uncrowded beaches that beckon travellers. Aldinga's proximity to the Fleurieu Peninsula's natural beauty, including the nearby conservation parks, also draws visitors seeking the wilder corners of South Australia. The air here often hums with a quiet industry, a blend of rural pursuits and coastal charm, creating a distinct character for this corner of the coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Aldinga, 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, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Aldinga 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 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. |