Gillentown, 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 Gillentown, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
| Locality | Gillentown |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.88035 |
| Longitude | 138.61166 |
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 13.1 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 446 m |
| Postcode | 5453 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 117 km north |
Gillentown is a locality in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 91. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 13.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 446 m above sea level. It lies approximately 117 km north of Adelaide. Gillentown is located at 33.8803°S, 138.6117°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5453. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gillentown lies cradled by the rolling slopes of the Clare and Gilbert Valleys, a landscape painted in the muted greens of grazing land and the richer hues of ripening vineyards. It lies 80.8 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 351°T), and is situated 4.4 km south of Clare. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a fine, almost powdery dust that catches the sunlight, softening the sharp edges of the gum trees that punctuate the paddocks. Here, the land doesn’t so much rise as sigh into gentle undulations, a quiet patience etched into the very terrain. The character of Gillentown is one of sturdy, unpretentious homes, their verandahs offering a cool respite from the sun, and the occasional weathered shed hinting at generations of honest labour.
The story of Gillentown is deeply entwined with the pastoral traditions of South Australia, its beginnings rooted in the sheep stations that once dominated these hills. Today, while sheep still graze on many of the surrounding properties, the economic pulse of Gillentown beats with the rhythm of the grape. The Clare Valley wine region, a celebrated neighbour, casts its influence, drawing visitors to cellar doors and filling the air with the promise of fine vintages. Amongst the vineyards, ancient stone fences snake across the land, silent witnesses to the enduring spirit of those who first worked this soil, a quiet testament to resilience in a land that demands it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gillentown, 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 Gillentown, in the Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gillentown includes the postcode (5453), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Clare And Gilbert Valleys Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Gillentown 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. |