One Tree Hill, 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 One Tree Hill, in the City Of Playford local government area.
| Locality | One Tree Hill |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Playford |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.71878 |
| Longitude | 138.74316 |
| Population | 1,072 |
| Density | 46.4 /km² |
| Area | 23.1 km² |
| Elevation | 260 m |
| Postcode | 5114 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 27 km north-northeast |
One Tree Hill is a locality in the City Of Playford local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,072. The locality covers an area of 23.1 km², giving a population density of about 46.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 260 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km north-northeast of Adelaide. One Tree Hill is located at 34.7188°S, 138.7432°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5114. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
One Tree Hill stands as a sentinel of the rolling Adelaide Plains, where the dry, sun-baked earth begins its gentle ascent towards the distant Mount Lofty Ranges. It lies 13.4 km south of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 180°T), and is situated 14.0 km east-north-east of Parafield Gardens. The landscape here is a subtle symphony of muted greens and ochres, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of scattered gum trees that have weathered countless seasons. Under a sky that often stretches in an unbroken expanse of brilliant blue, the air carries the faint, dry scent of native grasses and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a sound that is as much a part of the place as the wind itself. The character of One Tree Hill is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace and the people have learned to move in concert with its enduring rhythms.
The history of One Tree Hill is etched into its very soil, a narrative woven from the early days of European settlement and the enduring presence of the Kaurna people. This was a land once traversed by ancient feet, a place of sustenance and connection long before the plough broke the earth. Later, the area became a vital agricultural hub, its fertile plains supporting a thriving economy built on wheat, barley, and sheep grazing. Evidence of this pastoral heritage can still be seen in the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape, each a quiet testament to generations of toil. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the proximity to larger urban centres has also seen One Tree Hill embrace a more diverse economic character, with residents commuting and local businesses catering to a growing, yet still intimately connected, population. The distinctive lone gum tree, which gives the locality its name, remains a landmark, a silent witness to the unfolding story of this enduring corner of South Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of One Tree Hill, 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 One Tree Hill, in the City Of Playford local government area.
Detailed location data for One Tree Hill includes the postcode (5114), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Playford), 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 One Tree Hill 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. |