Cherry Gardens, 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 Cherry Gardens, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Cherry Gardens |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.06933 |
| Longitude | 138.65637 |
| Population | 573 |
| Density | 33.7 /km² |
| Area | 17.0 km² |
| Elevation | 384 m |
| Postcode | 5157 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 16 km south-southeast |
Cherry Gardens is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 573. The locality covers an area of 17.0 km², giving a population density of about 33.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 384 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Cherry Gardens is located at 35.0693°S, 138.6564°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5157. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cherry Gardens unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape softened by the gentle, persistent work of time and rainfall. It lies 13.0 km east-north-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 13.4 km east of Hallett Cove. The air here carries a subtle scent of damp earth and the sweet resin of native eucalypts, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. Winding roads, often bordered by low stone walls or dense stands of sugar gums, guide travellers through a mosaic of properties, where paddocks are interspersed with pockets of remnant bushland, and the occasional glimpse of a distant, shimmering expanse hints at the broader Adelaide Hills beyond. The very texture of the land, a rich, loamy soil that yields readily to the hand, speaks of a place where nature has been both partner and provider.
Historically, Cherry Gardens found its character in the fertile slopes that proved amenable to horticulture, particularly the cultivation of cherries that gave the locality its name. While orchards still dot the landscape, the economy has diversified, with many residents now commuting to neighbouring centres, yet a strong connection to the land persists. Small-scale farming and lifestyle blocks remain a defining feature, fostering a quiet sense of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty. The local roads, often quiet save for the rumble of a ute or the distant bleating of sheep, carry a sense of unhurried passage, a rhythm dictated more by the seasons than the clock, a sentiment reflected in the contented hum of the few local businesses that serve the community's needs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cherry Gardens, 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 Cherry Gardens, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Cherry Gardens includes the postcode (5157), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Onkaparinga), 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 Cherry Gardens 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. |