Mount Magnificent, 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 Mount Magnificent, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
| Locality | Mount Magnificent |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Alexandrina Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.30861 |
| Longitude | 138.69461 |
| Area | 17.0 km² |
| Postcode | 5210 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 43 km south-southeast |
Mount Magnificent is a locality in the Alexandrina Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 17.0 km². It lies approximately 43 km south-southeast of Adelaide. Mount Magnificent is located at 35.3086°S, 138.6946°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5210. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Magnificent rises with a quiet, enduring presence, its slopes cloaked in a patchwork of native bushland and grazing pastures that catch the sun in a thousand shifting hues. It lies 25.8 km south-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 12.2 km east-south-east of Willunga. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalyptus and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wildflowers in bloom, a fragrance that mingles with the distant bleating of sheep and the soft sigh of wind through the tall grasses. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a gentle swell and dip that hints at older, grander geological forces, leading the eye towards the broader, rolling vistas of the Alexandrina region. At dusk, the western sky often ignites in a spectacle of fiery oranges and bruised purples, casting long, ethereal shadows across the valleys, imbuing Mount Magnificent with a profound sense of peace.
The history of Mount Magnificent is interwoven with the tenacious spirit of early settlers who found fertile ground and ample space for their aspirations, their efforts shaping the agricultural character that endures today. The economy of the locality remains deeply rooted in primary production, with sheep farming and mixed agriculture forming the backbone of its livelihood, the woolly fleeces a familiar sight dotting the green hillsides. While not a hub of bustling industry, the quiet hum of rural life defines Mount Magnificent, a place where neighbours know each other's names and the pace is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land. Visitors might pause at a roadside stall, perhaps for a jar of local honey or a bunch of fragrant lavender, small tokens of the enduring connection between the people and the generous earth of this special place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Magnificent, 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 Mount Magnificent, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Magnificent includes the postcode (5210), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alexandrina 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 Mount Magnificent 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. |