Walkley Heights, 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 Walkley Heights, in the City Of Salisbury local government area.
| Locality | Walkley Heights |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Salisbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.84037 |
| Longitude | 138.6365 |
| Population | 3,446 |
| Density | 2088.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 92 m |
| Postcode | 5098 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 10 km north-northeast |
Walkley Heights is a locality in the City Of Salisbury local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,446. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 2088.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 92 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Walkley Heights is located at 34.8404°S, 138.6365°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5098.
Walkley Heights unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, where the dry, resilient grasses of South Australia’s plains meet the cultivated edges of suburban development. It lies 10.1 km north-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 19°T), and is situated 6.6 km south-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle character, a quiet strength that speaks of the underlying geology. Patches of native scrub, hardy and wind-scoured, cling to the slopes, their muted greens and browns a constant reminder of the land’s ancient provenance. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a faint, dusty scent, mingling with the sweetness of blooming garden roses and the distant hum of traffic. This is a place where the sky feels immense, a vast canvas of pale blue that can, in moments, turn a breathtaking gold as the sun begins its descent.
Historically, Walkley Heights is a relatively young settlement, its character shaped by the post-war expansion of Adelaide and the increasing demand for housing. The local economy has long been tied to the broader agricultural and pastoral traditions of the region, though the encroaching suburbs have gradually softened the sharp edges of rural enterprise. While not a centre for heavy industry, its proximity to the metropolitan core has fostered a vibrant local market for small businesses and services, catering to a growing population. The distinctive feature of Walkley Heights lies in its steady, unassuming growth, a testament to the enduring appeal of accessible land and a sense of open space, even as it becomes more densely populated.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Walkley Heights, 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 Walkley Heights, in the City Of Salisbury local government area.
Detailed location data for Walkley Heights includes the postcode (5098), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Salisbury), 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 Walkley Heights 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. |