Willunga, 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, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Willunga |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.26837 |
| Longitude | 138.56939 |
| Population | 2,269 |
| Density | 106.7 /km² |
| Area | 21.3 km² |
| Elevation | 120 m |
| Postcode | 5172 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 38 km south |
Willunga is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,269. The locality covers an area of 21.3 km², giving a population density of about 106.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 120 m above sea level. It lies approximately 38 km south of Adelaide. Willunga is located at 35.2684°S, 138.5694°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5172. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Willunga rests in a gentle hollow, its broad streets lined with buildings of weathered stone and timber, an echo of a time when the land was worked by hand and horse. It lies 16.8 km south-south-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 167°T), and is situated 10.5 km east-north-east of Aldinga Beach. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a crispness born of proximity to the coast, a subtle salt tang that mingles with the scent of dry earth and eucalyptus. Rolling hills, cloaked in vineyards and olive groves, embrace the town, their slopes catching the sunlight in a way that deepens their greens and ochres. The sky above Willunga often seems a vast, luminous canvas, particularly as dusk approaches, when a soft, diffused light washes over the landscape, lending a dreamlike quality to the surrounding fields and orchards.
This place, Willunga, has a story etched into its very foundations, a narrative woven from the ambition of early settlers and the enduring bounty of the McLaren Vale wine region. The historic Willunga Courthouse, a stately sandstone building, stands as a silent sentinel to its past, a reminder of its origins as a vital administrative centre. For generations, the fertile soils have yielded rich harvests, from grains to the grapes that now define its modern economy, drawing visitors and connoisseurs alike. The annual Almond Festival, a vibrant celebration of local produce and community spirit, brings a lively buzz to the streets, showcasing the region's agricultural heritage and its commitment to artisanal quality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Willunga, 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, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Willunga includes the postcode (5172), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Onkaparinga), 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 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. |