Allendale North, 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 North, in the Light Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Allendale North |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Light Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.27981 |
| Longitude | 138.91025 |
| Population | 142 |
| Density | 3.0 /km² |
| Area | 46.9 km² |
| Elevation | 279 m |
| Postcode | 5373 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 78 km north-northeast |
Allendale North is a locality in the Light Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 142. The locality covers an area of 46.9 km², giving a population density of about 3.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 279 m above sea level. It lies approximately 78 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Allendale North is located at 34.2798°S, 138.9102°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5373. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Allendale North lies at the edge of a landscape that breathes with a quiet, enduring spirit. It lies 38.6 km north-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 23°T), and is situated 5.2 km north of Kapunda. The country here is a study in muted colours, a mosaic of ochre earth and pale, sun-bleached grasses that stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of distance. Sparse stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the rolling terrain, offering scant shade against the relentless South Australian sun. The air itself seems to hold a certain stillness, a palpable quietude broken only by the rustle of wind through dry vegetation or the distant bleating of sheep. This is a place where the sky feels vast and dominant, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and greys, and where the land, though seemingly parched, possesses a deep-seated resilience.
The history of Allendale North is written in the patterns of its fields and the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots. For generations, this region has been shaped by the hardy souls who coaxed sustenance from its soil, primarily through sheep grazing and grain farming. The economy here remains tied to the land, with the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of life. Silos stand like silent sentinels, monuments to the bounty of seasons past and present, and the dusty tracks that crisscross the district speak of a time when travel was a more arduous affair. While not a place of bustling markets or grand monuments, Allendale North holds a distinct character, a quiet dignity born of its enduring connection to the earth and the simple, honest labour it demands.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Allendale North, 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 North, in the Light Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Allendale North includes the postcode (5373), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Light Regional 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 Allendale North 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. |