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| Locality | Montacute |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.88434 |
| Longitude | 138.75799 |
| Population | 292 |
| Density | 9.9 /km² |
| Area | 29.5 km² |
| Elevation | 395 m |
| Postcode | 5134 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 15 km east-northeast |
Montacute is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 292. The locality covers an area of 29.5 km², giving a population density of about 9.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 395 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Montacute is located at 34.8843°S, 138.7580°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5134. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Montacute spreads across the gentle slopes and shallow valleys of the Adelaide Hills, a landscape painted with the muted greens of grazing paddocks and the richer hues of budding vineyards. It lies 15.1 km east-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 72°T), and is situated 12.7 km south of Golden Grove. The air, particularly in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding roads and the weathered stone walls. Here, the land doesn't rise in dramatic peaks, but rather rolls with a quiet dignity, each contour an invitation to pause and observe the way sunlight catches the leaves of scattered gum trees, their silver-green foliage a constant, soft rustle against the vast, pale sky. The character of Montacute is one of understated beauty, a place where the land itself seems to hold a patient, enduring spirit.
The history of Montacute is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Adelaide Hills, a tradition stretching back to early European settlement and the establishment of orchards and small farms. While once known for its hardy fruit crops, the region has seen a significant shift towards viticulture, with boutique wineries now dotting the landscape, their cellars offering a taste of the cool-climate wines that have gained international acclaim. This evolution has brought a new vibrancy to Montacute, attracting a steady stream of visitors keen to explore the cellar doors and soak in the rural charm, yet the underlying economy still hums with the quiet industry of the land. The old stone farmhouses, some standing as proud sentinels of a bygone era, speak of generations who worked this soil, their stories whispered on the same breezes that now carry the laughter from vineyard gatherings and the distant bleating of sheep.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Montacute, 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 Montacute, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Montacute includes the postcode (5134), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Montacute 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. |