Waterloo Corner, 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 Waterloo Corner, in the City Of Playford local government area.
| Locality | Waterloo Corner |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Playford |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.71323 |
| Longitude | 138.57047 |
| Population | 1,202 |
| Density | 46.3 /km² |
| Area | 26.0 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 5110 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 24 km north |
Waterloo Corner is a locality in the City Of Playford local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,202. The locality covers an area of 26.0 km², giving a population density of about 46.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km north of Adelaide. Waterloo Corner is located at 34.7132°S, 138.5705°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5110.
Waterloo Corner rests on the edge of the Adelaide Plains, a place where the earth breathes a gentle sigh under a vast, often clear, sky. It lies 20.4 km south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 231°T), and is situated 8.8 km north-north-west of Parafield Gardens. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a tapestry of ochre and muted greens that shift with the seasons, bordered by the distant, hazy outlines of the Mount Lofty Ranges. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-warmed fragrance, a blend of eucalypt and the faint, dusty scent of turned soil. Across the broad expanse, paddocks stretch towards the horizon, broken by the occasional cluster of weathered farm buildings and the silver gleam of water tanks, each a quiet sentinel against the immensity of the landscape.
The story of Waterloo Corner is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, a legacy stretching back to the earliest days of settlement. For generations, this district has been a vital contributor to the region's agricultural output, its fertile soils yielding crops that have sustained livelihoods and fed communities. The economy here is still largely shaped by the rhythm of the seasons, with the cultivation of grains and other produce forming the backbone of local enterprise. While the outward appearance is one of quiet rural industry, the subtle hum of tractors in the distance and the orderly rows of ripening crops speak to a continuous, enduring connection to the earth, a practical artistry that has defined Waterloo Corner for so long.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waterloo Corner, 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 Waterloo Corner, in the City Of Playford local government area.
Detailed location data for Waterloo Corner includes the postcode (5110), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Playford), 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 Waterloo Corner 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. |