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| Locality | Ottoway |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.8465 |
| Longitude | 138.53556 |
| Population | 2,489 |
| Density | 1790.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 5013 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 11 km north-northwest |
Ottoway is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,489. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 1790.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Ottoway is located at 34.8465°S, 138.5356°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5013.
Ottoway lies cradled by the gentle curve of the Port River, its landscape a quiet negotiation between the sea's embrace and the fertile plains stretching inland. It lies 10.6 km north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 326°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-west of Parafield Gardens. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a whisper of the nearby Gulf St Vincent, mingling with the scent of sun-warmed earth and the distant hum of industry. Low-lying and largely flat, the terrain offers broad vistas, where the pale, bright sky often meets the muted greens and ochres of the coastal scrub and the occasional stand of hardy trees. The water's edge is a constant presence, a silvered ribbon reflecting the ever-changing moods of the southern light, its surface sometimes ruffled by a breeze that rustles through the reeds.
This is a place where the echoes of maritime enterprise still resonate, Ottoway having long been a vital hub for the burgeoning colony. Its proximity to the deep waters of the Port River made it an indispensable gateway for trade and settlers arriving from afar, a history etched into the very channels that still welcome vessels. The local economy, once heavily reliant on the export of wool and grain, has diversified, though the legacy of shipping and industry remains palpable in the weathered jetties and the enduring presence of port-related activities. Even now, the rhythmic clatter of machinery and the distant calls of gulls speak of a continuing, if evolving, connection to the sea and the commerce it facilitates, a testament to the persistent ingenuity of those who have called Ottoway home.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ottoway, 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 Ottoway, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Ottoway includes the postcode (5013), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Adelaide Enfield), 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 Ottoway 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. |