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| Locality | Morphettville |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Marion |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.98377 |
| Longitude | 138.54283 |
| Population | 3,191 |
| Density | 1603.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 5043 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 8 km southwest |
Morphettville is a locality in the City Of Marion local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,191. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 1603.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km southwest of Adelaide. Morphettville is located at 34.9838°S, 138.5428°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5043.
Morphettville lies on a gently sloping plain, a landscape softened by the breath of the nearby Gulf St Vincent. It lies 8.3 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 219°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-south-west of Prospect. The land here, a mosaic of urban sprawl and verdant pockets, is characterised by wide, tree-lined streets that often lead the eye towards the distant shimmer of the coast. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, salty tang, a reminder of the coastal proximity, and the quality of light can be remarkable, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across manicured lawns and the occasional, more rugged patch of native scrub.
Historically, Morphettville's identity is inextricably linked to the racing industry, with its famed racetrack forming a significant landmark and a focal point for local activity for decades. This equestrian heritage has shaped the character of Morphettville, fostering a sense of place tied to the thundering hooves and the vibrant atmosphere of race days. Beyond the track, the local economy has diversified, with a blend of residential development and commercial centres serving the needs of its inhabitants, yet the echoes of its past, particularly its sporting prowess, remain a distinctive thread in the fabric of Morphettville.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Morphettville, 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 Morphettville, in the City Of Marion local government area.
Detailed location data for Morphettville includes the postcode (5043), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Marion), 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 Morphettville 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. |