Moana, 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 Moana, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Moana |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.20719 |
| Longitude | 138.47442 |
| Population | 2,544 |
| Density | 993.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 5169 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 33 km south-southwest |
Moana is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,544. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 993.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Moana is located at 35.2072°S, 138.4744°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5169.
Moana itself is a stretch of coastline where the land gently slopes towards the ocean, a place where the earth’s crust seems to exhale a quiet breath of sandy soil and hardy coastal scrub. It lies 10.8 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 207°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-west of Woodcroft. The air here carries the tang of salt spray, a constant reminder of the restless waters that shape this edge of the continent. Low-lying dunes, tufted with resilient native grasses, give way to the broad expanse of the sea, the horizon a clean, unwavering line etched against the pale Australian sky. Even the light seems to possess a unique quality, softening as it filters through the fine dust stirred by the sea breeze, painting the landscape in hues of muted gold and soft grey. The sounds are of wind, surf, and the distant cry of seabirds, a natural symphony that hums beneath the surface of everyday life.
Historically, Moana has been a place of simple pleasures and quiet industry, its connection to the land and sea deeply ingrained. For generations, the nearby waters have offered sustenance, and though large-scale fishing operations are now less prominent, the spirit of the coastal dweller remains. The fertile soils inland have long supported agriculture, with vineyards and market gardens contributing to the local economy, their produce finding its way to neighbouring towns and beyond. Moana’s character is that of a place that has grown organically, not with grand pronouncements, but with the steady, unhurried pace of families making their lives by the ocean. Its modest infrastructure speaks of a community that values practicality and the enduring beauty of its natural surrounds, a place where the rhythm of the tides often dictates the rhythm of the day.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moana, 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 Moana, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Moana includes the postcode (5169), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Onkaparinga), 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 Moana 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. |