Willunga Hill, 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 Willunga Hill, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
| Locality | Willunga Hill |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Alexandrina Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.29819 |
| Longitude | 138.5895 |
| Population | 155 |
| Density | 13.1 /km² |
| Area | 11.8 km² |
| Elevation | 371 m |
| Postcode | 5172 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 41 km south |
Willunga Hill is a locality in the Alexandrina Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 155. The locality covers an area of 11.8 km², giving a population density of about 13.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 371 m above sea level. It lies approximately 41 km south of Adelaide. Willunga Hill is located at 35.2982°S, 138.5895°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5172. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Willunga Hill rises from the coastal plain, a broad shoulder of land catching the sea breeze and the late afternoon sun. It lies 20.5 km south-south-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 164°T), and is situated 11.9 km east of Aldinga Beach. The landscape here is a patchwork quilt of green and gold, where vineyards stretch in neat rows, their leaves shimmering like a thousand tiny hands reaching for the sky. Between them, scattered stands of gum trees offer a dappled shade, their bark peeling in papery ribbons that catch the wind. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent, a blend of sun-baked earth, ripening grapes, and the distant tang of the ocean. Roads, some sealed and some dusty tracks, wind their way across the slopes, connecting the scattered farmhouses and the quiet cluster of buildings that mark the summit. It’s a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimate, a gentle reminder of the land's enduring presence.
The history of Willunga Hill is deeply rooted in the rich soil and the spirit of those who have worked it. For generations, this land has been a vital artery for agriculture, providing sustenance and livelihood. The fertile ground, particularly suited for viticulture, has drawn winemakers who now contribute significantly to the local economy, their cellars offering a taste of the region’s bounty. Beyond the vineyards, the hill has also seen the quiet industry of farming, with sheep grazing on the higher pastures and crops thriving in the sheltered valleys. The nearby town, a short drive down the slope, serves as the heart of this activity, its shops and cafes a hub for farmers and travellers alike. The spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land are palpable here, a quiet legacy passed down through the generations who have called Willunga Hill home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Willunga Hill, 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 Willunga Hill, in the Alexandrina Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Willunga Hill includes the postcode (5172), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Alexandrina 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 Willunga Hill 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. |