Gepps Cross, 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 Gepps Cross, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
| Locality | Gepps Cross |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.84108 |
| Longitude | 138.6068 |
| Population | 660 |
| Density | 182.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5094 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 10 km north |
Gepps Cross is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 660. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 182.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north of Adelaide. Gepps Cross is located at 34.8411°S, 138.6068°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5094.
Gepps Cross sits at a nexus of roads, a practical point on the northern edge of the metropolitan sprawl, where the land begins to breathe a little more freely. It lies 9.4 km north of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 6.3 km south of Parafield Gardens. The air here often carries a faint, dry scent of earth and distant industry, a testament to its position bridging urbanity and the wider plains. Low-lying, flat terrain stretches outwards, a canvas of muted greens and ochres under the vast South Australian sky, punctuated by the occasional cluster of hardy, wind-sculpted trees. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow across the landscape, softening the edges of warehouses and the more utilitarian structures that define the immediate surroundings.
The history of Gepps Cross is deeply intertwined with its role as a transport and agricultural hub. For decades, its saleyards were a focal point for livestock trading, a bustling centre of commerce that pulsed with the lifeblood of regional farming. This economic engine, though transformed by changing times, has left an indelible mark on the character of Gepps Cross, a place that has always understood the value of bringing goods and people together. The proximity to the Port Adelaide harbour has also historically shaped its destiny, facilitating the movement of produce and supplies, a constant hum of logistical activity that underpins the local economy. Today, while the scale of some traditional industries has shifted, the spirit of enterprise and connection persists in this pragmatic corner of the city.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gepps Cross, 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 Gepps Cross, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Gepps Cross includes the postcode (5094), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Adelaide Enfield), 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 Gepps Cross 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. |