Glenroy, 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 Glenroy, in the Wattle Range Council local government area.
| Locality | Glenroy |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Wattle Range Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.22177 |
| Longitude | 140.82146 |
| Population | 86 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 103.9 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 5277 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 324 km southeast |
Glenroy is a locality in the Wattle Range Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 86. The locality covers an area of 103.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 324 km southeast of Adelaide. Glenroy is located at 37.2218°S, 140.8215°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5277. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Glenroy unfolds across the rolling contours of the Wattle Range, a landscape where broad swathes of emerald pasture give way to stands of gum trees, their silver-green leaves rustling in the frequent breeze. It lies 67.3 km north of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 20.1 km north-north-west of Penola. The sky here often possesses a clarity that seems to etch the distant horizons into sharp relief, and as the sun begins its descent, the western heavens ignite in a painterly display of ochre and rose, casting long, languid shadows across the paddocks. The air, carrying the faint, sweet scent of eucalypt and damp earth, invites a slower pace, a quiet contemplation of the land’s enduring character.
The story of Glenroy is deeply entwined with the pioneering spirit of those who sought their fortune in the rich, fertile soil of this region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant grazing land, established sheep stations that remain the backbone of Glenroy's economy to this day, their wool a quiet testament to generations of hard work and dedication. While farming continues to define the local character, the enduring quality of the land also supports a diverse agricultural output, with neighbouring properties cultivating a range of crops. The gentle slope of the land directs the flow of small creeks, tributaries that eventually find their way to larger waterways, nourishing the landscape and sustaining the life that flourishes here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenroy, 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 Glenroy, in the Wattle Range Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenroy includes the postcode (5277), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Wattle Range 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 Glenroy 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. |