Queenstown, 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 Queenstown, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
| Locality | Queenstown |
| 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 | -34.86179 |
| Longitude | 138.51042 |
| Population | 1,865 |
| Density | 2331.2 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 5014 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 11 km northwest |
Queenstown is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,865. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 2331.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km northwest of Adelaide. Queenstown is located at 34.8618°S, 138.5104°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5014.
Queenstown breathes the briny air of its Adelaide coastal setting, where the flat, sandy plains meet the gentle lapping of the Port River. It lies 10.9 km north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 311°T), and is situated 12.7 km south-west of Parafield Gardens. The landscape here is one of low-lying wetlands and scattered saltbush, a subtle, understated beauty that unfolds with the changing light. The sky often hangs a vast, pale blue, softening the edges of low-slung houses and the occasional rust-coloured corrugated iron roof, and the air carries a faint, persistent whisper of the sea, even miles inland. The rhythm of life in Queenstown is measured, unhurried, a quiet hum beneath the screech of gulls and the distant groan of cargo ships.
Historically, Queenstown has been shaped by the Port River and its connection to the broader Port Adelaide precinct, a vital hub for trade and industry. Its development was intrinsically linked to the maritime activities that defined the region, with early settlers drawn to the opportunities offered by the harbour. The local economy, while diversified, still carries echoes of its past, with a strong presence of warehousing, logistics, and the enduring legacy of shipping. Newer residential developments have brought a fresh influx of life, yet the character of Queenstown remains grounded in its practical, working-class roots, a place where the past is not so much a monument as a quiet, sturdy foundation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Queenstown, 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 Queenstown, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Queenstown includes the postcode (5014), 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 Queenstown 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. |