Glengowrie, 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 Glengowrie, in the City Of Marion local government area.
| Locality | Glengowrie |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Marion |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.98633 |
| Longitude | 138.53408 |
| Population | 5,185 |
| Density | 2772.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 5044 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km southwest |
Glengowrie is a locality in the City Of Marion local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,185. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 2772.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km southwest of Adelaide. Glengowrie is located at 34.9863°S, 138.5341°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5044.
Glengowrie unfolds across a gentle, sandy plain, its character shaped by the proximity of the vast Southern Ocean. It lies 9.0 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 15.0 km north of Morphett Vale. The landscape here is a subtle interplay of low scrub, hardy coastal grasses that whisper secrets in the sea breeze, and the occasional hardy gum tree, their branches reaching like weathered arms towards the pale, wide sky. The air itself carries a tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's presence, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, softens to a hazy gold, casting long, contemplative shadows across the suburban streets. The rhythm of life in Glengowrie is one of quiet continuity, a steady unfolding rather than a dramatic surge, where the sounds of children playing and lawnmowers humming mingle with the distant sigh of the surf.
The history of Glengowrie is intimately tied to the broader development of the region, a story of land division and settlement that followed the initial exploration of the coastline. Originally part of larger pastoral runs, the area gradually saw smaller holdings established, catering to the needs of a growing Adelaide. The local economy has long been influenced by its proximity to the sea, with early ventures including fishing and the provision of services for coastal travellers. Today, Glengowrie is a vibrant residential suburb within the City of Marion, its character defined by family homes, local parks, and a sense of established community. It’s a place where the echoes of its past are subtly present, beneath the more modern veneer of everyday life, and the enduring connection to the coast remains a defining, unspoken element of its identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glengowrie, 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 Glengowrie, in the City Of Marion local government area.
Detailed location data for Glengowrie includes the postcode (5044), 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 Glengowrie 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. |