Seacombe 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 Seacombe Heights, in the City Of Marion local government area.
| Locality | Seacombe Heights |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Marion |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.03424 |
| Longitude | 138.54673 |
| Population | 1,443 |
| Density | 1717.9 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 5047 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 13 km south-southwest |
Seacombe Heights is a locality in the City Of Marion local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,443. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 1717.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Seacombe Heights is located at 35.0342°S, 138.5467°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5047.
Seacombe Heights unfolds across a gentle rise, a quiet settlement breathing the soft, salty air that drifts inland from the coast. It lies 9.8 km north of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 10°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-south-west of Adelaide. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and ochres, where hardy native shrubs cling to the earth, their leaves silvered by the sun. Windswept casuarinas stand sentinel along the western edges, their slender forms a testament to the persistent breezes that shape the character of this place. The sky above Seacombe Heights often holds a luminous quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when the light softens to a warm, honeyed hue, casting long shadows that stretch and blur the edges of the world.
The history of Seacombe Heights is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, a legacy of early settlers who sought fertile ground to cultivate. While farming remains a thread in its economic tapestry, the proximity to the wider Adelaide metropolitan area has brought a more nuanced character, with many residents commuting to neighbouring suburbs. The local economy now also reflects a blend of small businesses catering to the daily needs of its residents and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Seacombe Heights, drawing in occasional visitors seeking a quieter pace. There are no grand monuments here, but rather the quiet dignity of everyday life, a gentle unfolding of days shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring presence of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Seacombe 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 Seacombe Heights, in the City Of Marion local government area.
Detailed location data for Seacombe Heights includes the postcode (5047), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Marion), 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 Seacombe 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. |