Waterfall Gully, 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 Waterfall Gully, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
| Locality | Waterfall Gully |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Burnside |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.96178 |
| Longitude | 138.67431 |
| Population | 136 |
| Density | 76.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 252 m |
| Postcode | 5066 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 8 km east-southeast |
Waterfall Gully is a locality in the City Of Burnside local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 136. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 76.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 252 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Waterfall Gully is located at 34.9618°S, 138.6743°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5066.
Waterfall Gully is a place where the Adelaide Hills begin their gentle, forested ascent from the metropolitan plains. It lies 7.8 km east-south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 121°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-east of Prospect. The landscape here is a symphony of green, a mosaic of native bushland punctuated by the determined climb of walking tracks that snake their way through ancient gum trees and ferns. Water, the valley’s namesake, is a constant, murmuring presence, cascading over moss-slicked rocks in a series of small, inviting waterfalls that lend the air a perpetual coolness and the scent of damp earth. Sunlight, when it penetrates the canopy, falls in shifting, luminous shafts, illuminating the delicate veins of fallen leaves and the rough, grey bark of the eucalypts.
This particular fold in the land has a long and layered story, one that predates European settlement and echoes with the footsteps of generations. Historically, Waterfall Gully was a vital artery for early Adelaide, its reliable water source and accessible terrain making it a crucial point for travellers and settlers. Later, its natural beauty began to draw visitors seeking respite and recreation, fostering a nascent tourism industry that continues to thrive today, centred around the popular walking trails and the iconic Waterfall Gully restaurant. The economy here is now intrinsically tied to the land, with surrounding areas contributing to the region’s reputation for fine produce and wine, though the heart of Waterfall Gully remains its commitment to preserving and celebrating its remarkable natural heritage.
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Detailed location data for Waterfall Gully 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 Waterfall Gully 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. |