Lockleys, 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 Lockleys, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
| Locality | Lockleys |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of West Torrens |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.92434 |
| Longitude | 138.53309 |
| Population | 5,546 |
| Density | 1771.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5032 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 6 km west |
Lockleys is a locality in the City Of West Torrens local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,546. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 1771.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west of Adelaide. Lockleys is located at 34.9243°S, 138.5331°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5032.
Lockleys unfolds as a verdant tapestry of suburban life, where the gentle curve of the River Torrens acts as a verdant vein, irrigating the landscape with its presence. It lies 6.1 km west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 7.2 km south-west of Prospect. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a gentle rise and fall that guides the eye from manicured lawns and mature trees towards the shimmering expanse of the nearby coastline. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, warm shadows that stretch across quiet streets and illuminate the vibrant greens of established gardens. The air carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper of the ocean that lies just a short journey away, mingling with the sweet perfume of blooming hibiscus and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower.
The history of Lockleys is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Adelaide plains, a legacy evident in the lingering traces of market gardens that once defined its character. As settlement grew, so too did the infrastructure, transforming the area into a desirable residential precinct that still retains a connection to the land. The local economy, while now largely driven by services and retail, benefits from the proximity to the city centre and the recreational opportunities offered by the river and coastline, attracting families and professionals alike. Distinctive to Lockleys are its numerous parks and reserves, offering peaceful havens for recreation and a reminder of the natural beauty that underpins this thriving locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lockleys, 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 Lockleys, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
Detailed location data for Lockleys includes the postcode (5032), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of West Torrens), 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 Lockleys 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. |