St Marys, 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 Marys, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | St Marys |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.00371 |
| Longitude | 138.58011 |
| Population | 2,746 |
| Density | 1500.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 54 m |
| Postcode | 5042 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km south-southwest |
St Marys is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,746. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1500.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 54 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km south-southwest of Adelaide. St Marys is located at 35.0037°S, 138.5801°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5042.
St Marys lies on a gentle slope, a landscape where the Adelaide Hills begin their slow, verdant rise towards the sky. It lies 8.9 km south-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 13.9 km north-north-east of Morphett Vale. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of dry grass and the distant promise of sea salt, a subtle reminder of the coast’s proximity. Houses, mostly of brick and tile, scatter themselves across the terrain, their gardens a patchwork of hardy natives and cultivated blooms. The streets, lined with mature trees, offer dappled shade on warmer days, and the quiet hum of suburban life is punctuated by the occasional bird call or the rumble of a passing car. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a honeyed quality, softening the edges of the world and lending a peaceful character to the neighbourhood.
This is a place with roots reaching back to the early days of South Australia's development. St Marys, part of the City of Mitcham, has seen its share of change, from its agricultural beginnings to its present-day residential character. The local economy, while now largely driven by services and retail in neighbouring centres, still echoes with the land’s past, with remnants of orchards and market gardens occasionally visible. The close connection to the natural environment is a defining feature, with many residents enjoying the accessible walking trails and the proximity to reserves that preserve the native bushland. The feeling is one of a settled community, one that appreciates the blend of suburban comfort and the enduring, subtle beauty of its geographical setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of St Marys, 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 Marys, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for St Marys includes the postcode (5042), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Mitcham), 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 Marys 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. |