Coromandel East, 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 Coromandel East, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Coromandel East |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.04797 |
| Longitude | 138.64862 |
| Population | 324 |
| Density | 35.8 /km² |
| Area | 9.0 km² |
| Elevation | 376 m |
| Postcode | 5157 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 14 km south-southeast |
Coromandel East is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 324. The locality covers an area of 9.0 km², giving a population density of about 35.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 376 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Coromandel East is located at 35.0480°S, 138.6486°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5157.
Coromandel East unfolds across rolling hills that gently descend towards the southern reaches of the Onkaparinga River. It lies 13.6 km north-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 54°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-east of Adelaide. The landscape here is a mosaic of rich, ochre-coloured earth, sculpted by the elements into subtle contours, interspersed with sturdy, wind-sculpted gums and patches of resilient scrub. In the soft, diffused light of late afternoon, the air itself seems to thicken, carrying the faint, sweet scent of dry grass and the distant murmur of the river, a sound that threads its way through the quiet hum of the countryside. Farm fences, weathered and silvered by seasons of sun and dew, trace their way across the land, delineating paddocks where sheep occasionally bleat, their calls carrying on the breeze.
The history of Coromandel East is etched into its very soil, a narrative woven from the early agricultural endeavours that sought to tame this fertile ground. For generations, the land has supported a thriving farming community, its economy historically tied to the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that continues to shape the character of the locality. Evidence of this enduring connection to the land can be seen in the sturdy, old farmhouses and sheds that dot the landscape, silent witnesses to the passage of time and the dedication of those who have worked here. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, Coromandel East also benefits from its proximity to neighbouring wine regions, drawing visitors who appreciate the quiet beauty and the promise of local produce. The river itself, a vital artery, has always been central to the life of Coromandel East, its banks a place of both practical importance and quiet contemplation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coromandel East, 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 Coromandel East, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Coromandel East includes the postcode (5157), 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 Coromandel East 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. |