Verdun, 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 Verdun, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
| Locality | Verdun |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.00945 |
| Longitude | 138.79229 |
| Population | 196 |
| Density | 41.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 383 m |
| Postcode | 5245 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 20 km east-southeast |
Verdun is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 196. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km², giving a population density of about 41.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 383 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Verdun is located at 35.0095°S, 138.7923°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5245. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Verdun rests in a fold of the Adelaide Hills, where the land softens from steeper slopes into broad, fertile valleys. It lies 10.4 km north-west of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 320°T), and is situated 11.4 km west-north-west of Nairne. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and the distant scent of flowering gum, particularly potent in the early morning when a pearly mist often clings to the lower ground. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of verdant pastures and darker swathes of native bushland, define the horizon, their contours softened by the long, golden light of late afternoon. Scattered homesteads, their corrugated iron roofs glinting like shy smiles, dot the landscape, each a small testament to lives lived close to the soil, and the occasional cluster of towering pines marks the boundary of a well-tended vineyard, their dark green needles a stark contrast against the pale blue sky.
The history of Verdun is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands that surround it, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the earth. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and reliable rainfall, established farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, with sheep grazing on the lush paddocks and a growing reputation for quality wine production. A sense of quiet industry pervades Verdun; the rhythm of the day dictated by the needs of the land and the seasons, from the bustling activity of harvest to the peaceful stillness of winter. Small businesses cater to the needs of the local community and the occasional traveller, offering a glimpse into a way of life that values connection and continuity, a subtle echo of the enduring spirit of those who first shaped this corner of the hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Verdun, 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 Verdun, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Verdun includes the postcode (5245), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Verdun 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. |