Angas Plains, 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 Angas Plains, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
| Locality | Angas Plains |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Alexandrina Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.33493 |
| Longitude | 138.96955 |
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 1.4 /km² |
| Area | 41.5 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 5255 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 56 km southeast |
Angas Plains is a locality in the Alexandrina Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 60. The locality covers an area of 41.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km southeast of Adelaide. Angas Plains is located at 35.3349°S, 138.9695°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5255. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Angas Plains unfolds across a landscape where the ochre earth, kissed by a generous South Australian sun, rolls gently towards the horizon. It lies 29.7 km south-south-east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 13.1 km south-east of Strathalbyn. Here, the air, often carrying the dry, clean scent of sun-baked grasses and distant eucalypts, seems to hum with a quiet, constant energy. Broad paddocks, delineated by ancient, weathered fences, are stitched together with the darker green of established vineyards and the paler, more ephemeral shades of cereal crops that shift with the seasons. The light here has a particular quality, especially as the day wanes; it deepens to a honeyed gold, catching the subtle contours of the land and casting long, soft shadows that speak of timelessness.
The history of Angas Plains is deeply entwined with the fertile soils and the industrious spirit of its settlers. Primarily an agricultural district, its economy has long been anchored by the cultivation of grains and the burgeoning success of its wine production, with vines thriving in the mineral-rich earth. This land has witnessed generations of families working the soil, a continuity that imbues the place with a palpable sense of heritage. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Angas Plains possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a character forged in the rhythm of the seasons and the dedication to the land. The neighbouring towns, while distinct, share in this shared agricultural lineage, creating a collective identity built on the bounty of the Alexandrina region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Angas Plains, 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 Angas Plains, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Angas Plains includes the postcode (5255), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alexandrina 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 Angas Plains 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. |