Glenunga, 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 Glenunga, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
| Locality | Glenunga |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Burnside |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.95055 |
| Longitude | 138.63887 |
| Population | 2,006 |
| Density | 2253.9 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 92 m |
| Postcode | 5064 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 4 km southeast |
Glenunga is a locality in the City Of Burnside local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,006. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 2253.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 92 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km southeast of Adelaide. Glenunga is located at 34.9505°S, 138.6389°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5064.
Glenunga unfolds as a quiet observer of the Adelaide Hills fringe, its character shaped by the gentle swell of the land as it rises towards the more rugged terrain beyond. It lies 4.5 km south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 8.6 km south-south-east of Prospect. Streets, lined with mature trees whose leaves catch the afternoon sun in a thousand shimmering fragments, trace a path through a landscape that feels both settled and alive. The air here carries a subtle, dry warmth, tinged with the scent of gum leaves and the faint hum of suburban life, a soundscape of lawnmowers and distant traffic that speaks of a community comfortably existing within its own skin. The colour palette of Glenunga is one of muted greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the vibrant splashes of gardens that spill over fences, a testament to the care and attention lavished by its inhabitants.
The history of Glenunga is interwoven with the early agricultural aspirations of South Australia, an area that once saw orchards and market gardens flourish under the steady gaze of the sun. While those days of intensive farming have largely receded, the echoes remain in the generous block sizes and the enduring presence of mature fruit trees in many backyards, remnants of a more pastoral past. Today, the local economy is anchored by its residential character, a desirable address for those who appreciate proximity to the city centre while valuing a connection to a more leafy, suburban existence. Glenunga is also distinguished by its proximity to important educational institutions, drawing a dynamic mix of families and students, contributing to a palpable sense of ongoing development and quiet aspiration. The subtle beauty of Glenunga is found in the way the light filters through the canopy of its avenues at dusk, casting long, soft shadows that lend a particular, almost painterly, quality to the close of day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenunga, 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 Glenunga, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenunga includes the postcode (5064), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Burnside), 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 Glenunga 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. |