Darlington, 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 Darlington, in the City Of Marion local government area.
| Locality | Darlington |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Marion |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.0315 |
| Longitude | 138.55558 |
| Population | 1,080 |
| Density | 755.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 84 m |
| Postcode | 5047 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 12 km south-southwest |
Darlington is a locality in the City Of Marion local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,080. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 755.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 84 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Darlington is located at 35.0315°S, 138.5556°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5047.
Darlington breathes a quiet resilience, its landscape a gentle sprawl of softened greens and earthy browns under a wide, pale sky. It lies 10.2 km north-north-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 14°T), and is situated 12.4 km south-south-west of Adelaide. The terrain here, though not dramatic, possesses a subtle dignity; low, rolling hills, sculpted by ancient forces, bleed into flatter stretches where the earth lies open and receptive. Acacia and gum trees, sparse but steadfast, punctuate the fields, their silhouettes sharp against the often-brilliant daylight, their branches whispering secrets to the ever-present breeze that carries the scent of dry grass and distant sea. The character of Darlington is etched not in grand pronouncements, but in the stoic endurance of its weathered fences, the unhurried pace of its roads, and the dependable, muted colours of its homesteads.
Darlington’s story is one of practical endeavour, its economy long tied to the generous, if sometimes capricious, bounty of the land. For generations, wheat and wool have been the lifeblood, the amber waves of grain and the fleece of hardy sheep shaping the very contours of the surrounding countryside, a testament to the persistent effort of those who worked it. The echoes of this agricultural heritage are still palpable, in the sturdy silos that punctuate the horizon and the quiet hum of machinery during harvest. While modern diversification has introduced new elements, a deep respect for the foundational industries remains, a quiet understanding of the cycles of planting and reaping, of sun and rain, that have defined Darlington for so long.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Darlington, 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 Darlington, in the City Of Marion local government area.
Detailed location data for Darlington includes the postcode (5047), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Marion), 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 Darlington 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. |