Allendale East, 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 Allendale East, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
| Locality | Allendale East |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Grant |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.007 |
| Longitude | 140.69809 |
| Population | 442 |
| Density | 8.8 /km² |
| Area | 50.1 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 5291 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 390 km south-southeast |
Allendale East is a locality in The Dc Of Grant local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 442. The locality covers an area of 50.1 km², giving a population density of about 8.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 390 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Allendale East is located at 38.0070°S, 140.6981°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5291. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Allendale East rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of the land, where broad, fertile plains meet the subtle rise of hills that hint at the ancient geology beneath. It lies 21.4 km south-south-west of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 3.5 km north of Port Macdonnell. Patches of hardy native grasses, tinged with the ochre of dry earth, intersperse with cultivated fields, the collective colour palette shifting with the seasons from the vibrant green of new growth to the muted golds and browns of harvest. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, a fragrance of sun-baked earth and distant eucalyptus, and the quality of light, especially in the late afternoon, can be remarkably soft, bathing the fields in a warm, honeyed glow that lends a quiet beauty to the everyday. The terrain is generally open, allowing the horizon to stretch wide, a promise of space and an invitation to the eye to wander.
The story of Allendale East is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the region, a place where the cultivation of crops and the grazing of livestock have long been the bedrock of its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established farms that continue to form the economic and visual character of the locality, their properties often marked by sturdy farmhouses and weathered sheds that stand as quiet testaments to generations of hard work. The local economy thrives on this agricultural foundation, with the land yielding its bounty through careful stewardship, and the rhythm of planting and harvesting dictating the pulse of life. While not a large settlement, Allendale East possesses a distinct character, a quiet resilience born from its connection to the land, and a sense of neighbourly interdependence that is a hallmark of country living in this part of South Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Allendale East, 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 Allendale East, in The Dc Of Grant local government area.
Detailed location data for Allendale East includes the postcode (5291), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Grant), 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 Allendale East 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. |