Houghton, 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 Houghton, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
| Locality | Houghton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.82941 |
| Longitude | 138.75781 |
| Population | 511 |
| Density | 125.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 355 m |
| Postcode | 5131 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 18 km northeast |
Houghton is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 511. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 125.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 355 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km northeast of Adelaide. Houghton is located at 34.8294°S, 138.7578°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5131.
Houghton rests on the eastern slopes of the Adelaide Hills, a landscape of softly rounded ridges cloaked in a patchwork of vineyards, orchards, and native bushland. It lies 17.9 km north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 14.2 km east-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The air here carries the scent of ripening fruit and the earthy perfume of damp soil, especially after a light rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, honeyed glow over the undulating terrain, softening the edges of the weathered stone walls that delineate many of the properties. Gnarled olive trees, their silver-green leaves rustling in the breeze, stand sentinel beside rows of burgeoning vines, their roots gripping the rich, red loam.
The story of Houghton is one of fertile land and tenacious settlers, with its economy historically rooted in agriculture. Early pioneers cultivated the rich soils, establishing orchards that still contribute to the region's bounty, alongside grazing properties that dot the hillsides. More recently, the cooler climate and quality of the soil have seen Houghton become a notable centre for viticulture, its vineyards producing acclaimed wines that find their way to tables far and wide. This agricultural heritage is palpable, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, with local markets showcasing the fruits of the land and small, family-run businesses continuing the tradition of working closely with the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Houghton, 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 Houghton, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Houghton includes the postcode (5131), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills Council), 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 Houghton 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. |