St Clair, 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 St Clair, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
| Locality | St Clair |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Charles Sturt |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.8705 |
| Longitude | 138.53502 |
| Population | 1,712 |
| Density | 1821.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5011 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km northwest |
St Clair is a locality in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,712. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 1821.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km northwest of Adelaide. St Clair is located at 34.8705°S, 138.5350°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5011.
St Clair unfolds as a coastal suburb, its landscape shaped by the gentle ebb and flow of the nearby ocean, lending a distinct salt-tinged character to the air. It lies 8.6 km north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 11.9 km south-west of Parafield Gardens. The terrain here is largely flat, a low-lying expanse that hints at its origins as reclaimed land, now a mosaic of residential streets, manicured parks, and pockets of native vegetation that offer a quiet refuge. The quality of light in the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, casts long, soft shadows, imbuing the suburban streets with a peaceful, almost dreamlike atmosphere. The pervasive scent of sea spray mingles with the perfume of blooming gardens, creating a sensory tapestry that is uniquely St Clair.
Historically, St Clair's development is intrinsically linked to its coastal setting and the broader post-war expansion of the metropolitan area. Much of its land was once marsh and swampland, gradually transformed into the residential and commercial hub it is today, a testament to human ingenuity and the desire to harness the coastal fringe. The local economy, while primarily residential, benefits from its proximity to the Port Adelaide industrial precinct and the wider employment opportunities available within the City of Charles Sturt. Notably, the suburb's proximity to the coastline means that a significant portion of its identity is tied to recreational activities, with residents and visitors alike drawn to the nearby beaches and foreshore areas, fostering a relaxed, holiday-like feel that permeates everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of St Clair, 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 St Clair, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
Detailed location data for St Clair includes the postcode (5011), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Charles Sturt), 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 St Clair 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. |