Onkaparinga Heights, 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 Onkaparinga Heights, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Onkaparinga Heights |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.16248 |
| Longitude | 138.52205 |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Postcode | 5163 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 27 km south-southwest |
Onkaparinga Heights is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km². It lies approximately 27 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Onkaparinga Heights is located at 35.1625°S, 138.5221°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5163.
Onkaparinga Heights unfolds across a landscape shaped by a gentle, rolling terrain, where the ochre-coloured earth meets a sky that often bleeds into hues of apricot and lavender at dusk. It lies 4.7 km south of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 9.8 km south of Hallett Cove. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the whisper of wind through sparse, hardy grasses that cling to the slopes, a constant, subtle reminder of the land's resilient spirit. Closer inspection reveals the subtle texture of the soil, a fine dust that settles on everything, a testament to the semi-arid climate, and the occasional glint of quartz embedded in the weathered stone that forms the backbone of the hills. The character of Onkaparinga Heights is one of quiet persistence, a place where the elements have sculpted a subtle beauty, demanding a keen eye to truly appreciate its understated charm.
Historically, the land around Onkaparinga Heights has been a source of sustenance and labour, a place where early settlers sought to coax a living from the often unforgiving soil. The local economy, while diversified now, still bears the imprint of its agricultural past, with vineyards and olive groves dotting the surrounding countryside, their neat rows a contrast to the wilder scrubland. The colour of the grapes in autumn, a deep, bruised purple or a translucent pale green, speaks of the region’s capacity to produce fine wines, a significant draw for visitors seeking the taste of the Adelaide Hills. Beyond viticulture, there's a quiet entrepreneurial spirit at play, with small businesses and artisans contributing to the local flavour, a distinctiveness that sets Onkaparinga Heights apart from its neighbouring localities.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Onkaparinga Heights, 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 Onkaparinga Heights, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Onkaparinga Heights includes the postcode (5163), 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 Onkaparinga Heights 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. |