Willunga South, 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 South, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Willunga South |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.3001 |
| Longitude | 138.54365 |
| Population | 406 |
| Density | 28.5 /km² |
| Area | 14.2 km² |
| Elevation | 195 m |
| Postcode | 5172 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 42 km south |
Willunga South is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 406. The locality covers an area of 14.2 km², giving a population density of about 28.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 195 m above sea level. It lies approximately 42 km south of Adelaide. Willunga South is located at 35.3001°S, 138.5437°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5172. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Willunga South rests in a landscape of gentle slopes that catch the morning light, where the air carries the dry scent of gum leaves and the distant bleating of sheep. It lies 20.0 km south of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 176°T), and is situated 7.8 km east of Aldinga Beach. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of years, stretch towards a horizon defined by the pale blue of the South Australian sky, a subtle canvas for the shifting colours of the day. The earth here is ochre and russet, a testament to its ancient origins, and the occasional weathered fence post stands as a silent sentinel against the vastness. Evenings bring a particular hush, a quiet settling as the sun dips, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, and the calls of unseen birds echo through the fading light.
This stretch of country, historically a place of pastoral endeavours and agricultural striving, has long felt the influence of the land’s bounty. Willunga South’s roots are intertwined with the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that continues to shape its character and economy, though the shadow of past industries, like the now-dormant slate quarries that once peppered the nearby hills, can still be sensed. The fertile soils have also lent themselves to the burgeoning wine industry, with vineyards beginning to dot the landscape, offering a new chapter to the region's story. The proximity to the coast, though not immediate, lends a subtle freshness to the air, a reminder of the ocean’s vast presence, and the steady, unhurried pace of life here reflects a deep connection to the cycles of nature and the enduring spirit of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Willunga South, 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 South, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Willunga South 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 South 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. |