Bethany, 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 Bethany, in The Barossa Council local government area.
| Locality | Bethany |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Barossa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.54733 |
| Longitude | 138.98403 |
| Population | 143 |
| Density | 15.2 /km² |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Elevation | 275 m |
| Postcode | 5352 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 55 km northeast |
Bethany is a locality in The Barossa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 143. The locality covers an area of 9.4 km², giving a population density of about 15.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 275 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km northeast of Adelaide. Bethany is located at 34.5473°S, 138.9840°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bethany rests in a gentle embrace of the Barossa Valley, where rolling hills are softened by the persistent blush of vineyards and scattered stands of ancient gum trees. It lies 22.7 km east-north-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 76°T), and is situated 9.2 km south of Nuriootpa. The air here carries a distinct cleanness, a subtle sweetness that hints at sun-ripened fruit and the rich, dark earth. The landscape is a study in muted colours: ochre soils, the dusty green of olive groves, and the vibrant emerald of budding vines that climb towards a sky that often holds a vast, unblemished blue. Even the corrugated iron roofs of the farm sheds seem to possess a soft patina, reflecting the diffused light of a late afternoon sun that stretches shadows long across the undulating terrain.
The story of Bethany is deeply entwined with the pioneering spirit of German settlers who sought refuge and fertile ground in the mid-19th century. They brought with them not just their faith but also their meticulous approach to viticulture, laying the foundations for the region’s enduring reputation as a world-class wine-producing area. This legacy continues to define Bethany’s economic pulse, with cellar doors dotting the surrounding countryside, inviting travellers to sample the fruits of generations of labour. Beyond the celebrated Shiraz and Riesling, the local economy also benefits from the quiet productivity of small-scale agriculture and the gentle hum of tourism, drawn to the serene beauty and the palpable sense of history that permeates Bethany.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bethany, 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 Bethany, in The Barossa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bethany includes the postcode (5352), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Barossa 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 Bethany 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. |