Stonyfell, 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 Stonyfell, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
| Locality | Stonyfell |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Burnside |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.93412 |
| Longitude | 138.67685 |
| Population | 1,176 |
| Density | 911.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 233 m |
| Postcode | 5066 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 7 km east |
Stonyfell is a locality in the City Of Burnside local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,176. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 911.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 233 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km east of Adelaide. Stonyfell is located at 34.9341°S, 138.6769°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5066.
Stonyfell rises from the Adelaide Hills, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 7.0 km east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 9.6 km south-east of Prospect. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: steep, often rocky slopes tumble down into sheltered valleys, cloaked in a dense, ancient scrub that whispers with the wind. Patches of hardy native grasses cling to the exposed ridges, their golden hues catching the late afternoon sun, while deeper within the gullies, the air grows cool and damp, thick with the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth. The character of Stonyfell is etched into these undulations, a rugged beauty that speaks of resilience and a long, slow shaping by forces more profound than human endeavour.
The history of Stonyfell is tied to the land’s potential, a narrative unfolding from early pastoral leases to a more diverse economic present. For a time, the distinctive local stone, quarried from these very hillsides, found its way into the sturdy foundations and walls of neighbouring settlements, a tangible testament to the area's geological richness. Today, while remnants of that quarrying past remain visible as scars on the landscape, Stonyfell thrives on a quieter rhythm, its economy increasingly bolstered by the surrounding vineyards that spill down the gentler slopes, their vines a neat, ordered counterpoint to the wilder scrub. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness, a clean scent that hints at the cooler elevations and the abundance of nature that still holds sway here.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stonyfell, 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 Stonyfell, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
Detailed location data for Stonyfell includes the postcode (5066), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Burnside), 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 Stonyfell 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. |