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| Locality | Largs Bay |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.8272 |
| Longitude | 138.49503 |
| Population | 4,015 |
| Density | 1645.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 5016 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 15 km northwest |
Largs Bay is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,015. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 1645.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km northwest of Adelaide. Largs Bay is located at 34.8272°S, 138.4950°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5016.
Largs Bay breathes with the salty tang of the Gulf St Vincent, its wide, sandy shores a gentle curve against the pale blue sky. It lies 14.6 km north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 11.8 km west-south-west of Parafield Gardens. The landscape here is a subtle blend of coastal scrub, hardy succulents clinging to sandy rises, and the occasional hardy coastal tree offering a splash of defiant green. A soft, pearlescent light often washes over the bay as the sun dips towards the horizon, casting long shadows and imbuing the dunes with a quiet, ephemeral beauty. The air, perpetually carrying the scent of brine and drying seaweed, feels soft against the skin, a constant reminder of the vast expanse of water that defines this place.
The history of Largs Bay is intrinsically tied to the maritime pulse of Port Adelaide, its development shaped by the needs of a bustling harbour and the aspirations of those seeking a seaside respite. For many years, it served as a popular destination for day-trippers and holidaymakers drawn from the neighbouring city, its beaches offering a welcome escape from the urban heat. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the grand seaside hotels of yesteryear, still draws life from the water, with a small but dedicated fishing fleet operating from its waters, their colourful boats bobbing near the shore. The gentle rhythm of everyday life in Largs Bay is marked by the ebb and flow of the tide, the distant cry of gulls, and the quiet hum of a community that has long understood the enduring appeal of its coastal charm.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Largs Bay, South Australia. 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 Largs Bay, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Largs Bay includes the postcode (5016), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Adelaide Enfield), 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 Largs Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |