Tatachilla, 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 Tatachilla, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Tatachilla |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.23888 |
| Longitude | 138.50984 |
| Population | 207 |
| Density | 20.5 /km² |
| Area | 10.1 km² |
| Elevation | 70 m |
| Postcode | 5171 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 36 km south-southwest |
Tatachilla is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 207. The locality covers an area of 10.1 km², giving a population density of about 20.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 70 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Tatachilla is located at 35.2389°S, 138.5098°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5171.
Tatachilla rests on a gentle rise, its landscape a study in subtle shifts of earth and sky. It lies 13.2 km south of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 7.7 km north-east of Aldinga Beach. The terrain here is predominantly undulating, a soft undulation that hints at the ancient geological forces that shaped the region, now softened by a tapestry of native vegetation. Closer inspection reveals hardy grasses and resilient shrubs clinging to the ochre-tinged soil, their muted greens and browns a testament to the dry, sun-drenched climate. Occasionally, a gnarled gum tree, its bark peeling in papery strips, stands sentinel, casting long, cool shadows that stretch and contract with the sun's relentless journey across the vast, pale blue canvas of the South Australian sky. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of warm earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant wildflowers, a scent that seems to linger long after the midday heat has begun to wane.
The history of Tatachilla is a quiet one, woven into the agricultural fabric of the Fleurieu Peninsula. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, with vineyards and olive groves now dotting the neighbouring hillsides, their orderly rows a stark contrast to the wilder scrubland. The local economy, while embracing the burgeoning wine tourism that draws visitors to the region, still holds a deep connection to the land, a legacy of the early settlers who carved a life from its sometimes unforgiving embrace. Tatachilla itself is a place where the pace of life feels dictated by the seasons and the gentle rhythm of the countryside, a place where the quality of light at dusk, a soft, golden hue that bathes the landscape in a warm, ethereal glow, seems to slow time itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tatachilla, 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 Tatachilla, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Tatachilla includes the postcode (5171), 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 Tatachilla 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. |