Sellicks Beach, 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 Sellicks Beach, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Sellicks Beach |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.33345 |
| Longitude | 138.45824 |
| Population | 2,538 |
| Density | 400.9 /km² |
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 5174 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 47 km south-southwest |
Sellicks Beach is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,538. The locality covers an area of 6.3 km², giving a population density of about 400.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 47 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Sellicks Beach is located at 35.3334°S, 138.4582°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5174.
Sellicks Beach unfurls along the South Australian coast, a broad sweep of pale sand meeting the restless, pewter-grey waters of Gulf St Vincent. It lies 24.5 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 195°T), and is situated 4.5 km south of Aldinga Beach. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Behind the dunes, hardy coastal scrub and resilient grasses cling to the undulating terrain, their muted greens and browns a testament to the wind and sun. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can soften the edges of everything, casting a warm, golden hue over the landscape, making the distant Adelaide Hills appear like a hazy, blue dream. The beach itself is a place of robust, open space, where the vastness of the sea seems to echo the sky above, and the sheer power of the elements is ever-present.
The history of Sellicks Beach is intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that once dominated this stretch of coastline, with land grants and farming families shaping its early development. While the farming has largely receded, its legacy can still be felt in the quiet, rural character that lingers, a gentle counterpoint to the ever-present ocean. Today, Sellicks Beach thrives as a popular destination for recreation, drawing visitors who come to walk the long shoreline, fish from its waters, or simply absorb the bracing coastal atmosphere. The local economy is now largely driven by tourism, with holiday rentals and seaside amenities catering to those seeking escape and the simple pleasures of beach life. This locality is also part of a broader region known for its burgeoning wine industry, with vineyards often found inland from the immediate coastal strip, adding another layer to the economic and sensory experience of the area.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sellicks Beach, 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 Sellicks Beach, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Sellicks Beach includes the postcode (5174), 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 Sellicks Beach 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. |