Mount Pleasant, 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 Pleasant, in The Barossa Council local government area.
| Locality | Mount Pleasant |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Barossa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.76301 |
| Longitude | 139.06563 |
| Population | 992 |
| Density | 8.9 /km² |
| Area | 111.4 km² |
| Elevation | 439 m |
| Postcode | 5235 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 46 km east-northeast |
Mount Pleasant is a locality in The Barossa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 992. The locality covers an area of 111.4 km², giving a population density of about 8.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 439 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Mount Pleasant is located at 34.7630°S, 139.0656°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5235. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Pleasant rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the rich, red earth cultivates a patchwork quilt of vineyards and grazing land. It lies 34.6 km east-south-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 122°T), and is situated 9.9 km north-east of Birdwood. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening grapes, mingling with the drier, herbaceous notes of sun-baked pastures, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to hang in the air, a luminous gold that softens the sharp edges of the Gumeracha goldfields country. The terrain itself is a study in gentle slopes, punctuated by the occasional deeper gully where native scrub clings tenaciously to the banks, a subtle reminder of the wilder country that lies just beyond the carefully tended paddocks. The character of Mount Pleasant is one of quiet industry, a place where life moves with a steady, grounded rhythm, unhurried by the clamour of larger centres.
The history of Mount Pleasant is deeply entwined with the dreams of early settlers and the fertile promise of the land. This region, once echoing with the prospectors' hopes during the Gumeracha gold rush, now finds its economic heart beating to the steady pulse of viticulture and agriculture. Established in the mid-19th century, its development was fuelled by the surrounding pastoral runs and the eventual establishment of orchards and vineyards, a tradition that continues to define its distinctive character. Today, the local economy thrives on the quality produce that emerges from this productive soil, drawing visitors who appreciate the fine wines, the fresh fruits, and the authentic country experience. The very fabric of daily life in Mount Pleasant is woven from this connection to the land, a heritage evident in the weathered farmhouses and the enduring agricultural practices that still hold sway.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Pleasant, 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 Pleasant, in The Barossa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Pleasant includes the postcode (5235), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Barossa 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 Pleasant 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. |