Morphett Vale, 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 Morphett Vale, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Morphett Vale |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.12086 |
| Longitude | 138.52814 |
| Population | 24,002 |
| Density | 1881.0 /km² |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Elevation | 92 m |
| Postcode | 5162 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 22 km south-southwest |
Morphett Vale is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of 24,002. The locality covers an area of 12.8 km², giving a population density of about 1881.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 92 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Morphett Vale is located at 35.1209°S, 138.5281°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5162.
Morphett Vale rests on the coastal plain, a landscape where the gentle rise of the land towards the Adelaide Hills meets the broader sweep towards the sea. It lies 22.7 km south-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 5.4 km south-south-east of Hallett Cove. Here, the air carries a faintly saline tang, a whisper of the neighbouring ocean, even as the suburban sprawl begins to soften into patches of remnant bushland and neatly tended gardens. The light often possesses a soft, diffused quality, particularly in the late afternoon, painting the rooftops and the leaves of the ubiquitous gum trees in hues of amber and rose, a quiet beauty that settles over the streets as the day winds down.
Historically, Morphett Vale grew from the agricultural pursuits of early settlers, its fertile soils once dedicated to orchards and vineyards that contributed to the region's burgeoning wine industry. The legacy of this past is still visible in the occasional older farmhouse or the gnarled limbs of ancient fruit trees that stubbornly persist amidst the modern housing estates. The local economy has since diversified, encompassing a blend of retail, service industries, and light manufacturing, supporting a population that values its convenient access to both the beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula and the amenities of metropolitan Adelaide. The nearby McLaren Vale wine region, a world-renowned destination for viticulture, casts a long shadow of prestige, influencing the character and aspirations of the surrounding areas.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Morphett Vale, 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 Morphett Vale, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Morphett Vale includes the postcode (5162), 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 Morphett Vale 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. |