Upper Sturt, 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 Upper Sturt, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
| Locality | Upper Sturt |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.02302 |
| Longitude | 138.69108 |
| Population | 937 |
| Density | 121.5 /km² |
| Area | 7.7 km² |
| Elevation | 434 m |
| Postcode | 5156 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 13 km southeast |
Upper Sturt is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 937. The locality covers an area of 7.7 km², giving a population density of about 121.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 434 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km southeast of Adelaide. Upper Sturt is located at 35.0230°S, 138.6911°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5156.
Upper Sturt lies cradled within the undulating folds of the Adelaide Hills, a landscape painted in the greens of native bushland and the softer hues of cultivated orchards. It lies 13.6 km south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 143°T), and is situated 10.0 km east-north-east of Aberfoyle Park. Here, tall eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, reach towards a sky that often holds a generous, pale blue. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a promise of damp soil and the subtle perfume of unseen wildflowers. Roads snake and climb, revealing glimpses of valleys below where sunlight struggles to penetrate the dense canopy, creating a dappled, almost secretive atmosphere. This is a place where the land dictates the pace, where the quietude is broken only by the chirping of unseen birds or the distant bleating of sheep.
The history of Upper Sturt is deeply intertwined with the early European settlement of the region, a time when timber felling and agriculture were the lifeblood of these hills. Later, the fertile slopes proved ideal for fruit growing, particularly apples and pears, a legacy that still graces the landscape with scattered orchards, their gnarled branches a testament to seasons past. While mining for various minerals once played a role, the economy now leans towards the rural charm that attracts weekenders and those seeking a respite from the city's hum. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a community that values its connection to the land and the enduring beauty of its surroundings, a place where the slow unfolding of days feels as natural as the turning of the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upper Sturt, 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 Upper Sturt, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Upper Sturt includes the postcode (5156), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills Council), 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 Upper Sturt 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. |