Delamere, 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 Delamere, in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area.
| Locality | Delamere |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Yankalilla |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.57462 |
| Longitude | 138.20812 |
| Population | 147 |
| Density | 3.1 /km² |
| Area | 47.0 km² |
| Elevation | 237 m |
| Postcode | 5204 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 80 km south-southwest |
Delamere is a locality in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 147. The locality covers an area of 47.0 km², giving a population density of about 3.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 237 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Delamere is located at 35.5746°S, 138.2081°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5204. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Delamere breathes with the quiet dignity of the southern Adelaide Hills, a landscape where rolling farmland, cloaked in emerald and ochre depending on the season, slopes gently towards the distant, shimmering coast. It lies 58.2 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 210°T), and is situated 15.2 km south-west of Normanville. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus, a constant companion to the calls of unseen birds in the scattered stands of native bushland. Old stone fences, softened by moss and the passage of years, trace patient lines across the terrain, hinting at the enduring agricultural spirit of the place. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar softness, a diffused gold that seems to soak into the very soil, lending a serene and timeless quality to the scene.
The history of Delamere is etched into its quiet lanes and the sturdy architecture of its older farmhouses, a legacy of early settlers drawn to its fertile soils for grazing and cropping. The local economy, though diversified over time, retains a strong connection to the land, with sheep and cattle still forming a significant part of the pastoral heritage, while vineyards have become increasingly prominent, their neat rows testament to the region's suitability for viticulture. This subtle shift in agricultural focus has brought a new vibrancy, a quiet industry that complements the established rhythm of rural life. Delamere itself, though small, offers a tranquil base for exploring the wider Fleurieu Peninsula, a place where the echoes of the past mingle with the gentle hum of contemporary life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Delamere, 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 Delamere, in The Dc Of Yankalilla local government area.
Detailed location data for Delamere includes the postcode (5204), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Yankalilla), 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 Delamere 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. |