Chandlers Hill, 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 Chandlers Hill, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Chandlers Hill |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.0838 |
| Longitude | 138.62341 |
| Population | 690 |
| Density | 65.3 /km² |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Elevation | 353 m |
| Postcode | 5159 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 17 km south |
Chandlers Hill is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 690. The locality covers an area of 10.6 km², giving a population density of about 65.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 353 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km south of Adelaide. Chandlers Hill is located at 35.0838°S, 138.6234°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5159.
Chandlers Hill rises, a gentle swell against the broader Adelaide Hills, its slopes a patchwork of cultivated vineyards and pockets of native scrub. It lies 9.6 km east-north-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 65°T), and is situated 10.5 km east of Hallett Cove. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grapes, a scent that mingles with the dry, earthy aroma of the sun-baked soil. From its crest, the land unfurls in a panorama of greens and browns, a quiet testament to the patient work of hands that have shaped it over generations. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the contours, softening the edges of the landscape and casting long, languid shadows that deepen the sense of peace. The prevailing character is one of quiet industry and a deep connection to the earth, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a slow, steady rhythm.
Historically, Chandlers Hill’s gentle incline was a fertile ground for early settlers, its potential for agriculture quickly recognised. It became a place of small farms and orchards, a vital supplier to the burgeoning colony. Today, that legacy continues, though the focus has shifted subtly. While orchards still dot the landscape, the dominant economic pulse now beats to the rhythm of the wine industry, with many vineyards producing acclaimed vintages that find their way to tables far beyond the immediate region. The land’s ability to yield is its enduring strength, a characteristic that has sustained Chandlers Hill through changing times. The quality of the light, the way it illuminates the rows of vines and the distant shimmer of the plains, speaks of a place that has found its enduring purpose.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Chandlers Hill, 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 Chandlers Hill, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Chandlers Hill includes the postcode (5159), 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 Chandlers Hill 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. |