Woodcroft, 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 Woodcroft, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Woodcroft |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.10837 |
| Longitude | 138.55785 |
| Population | 11,326 |
| Density | 1632.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Elevation | 142 m |
| Postcode | 5162 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 20 km south |
Woodcroft is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of 11,326. The locality covers an area of 6.9 km², giving a population density of about 1632.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 142 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km south of Adelaide. Woodcroft is located at 35.1084°S, 138.5579°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5162.
Woodcroft rests on the gentle slopes of the southern Adelaide hills, its streets winding through a landscape that still whispers of its agricultural past. It lies 3.0 km east-north-east of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 5.8 km south-east of Hallett Cove. The land here is a soft green canvas, punctuated by the richer hues of mature gum trees and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea spilling over fences. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the rooftops, softening the edges of suburban life and lending a quiet, contemplative air to the neighbourhood. The air, carrying a faint, earthy scent from the nearby paddocks, often holds a stillness that invites a pause, a moment to notice the intricate patterns of leaves against a clear blue sky.
The story of Woodcroft is one of transformation, from rolling farmland to a thriving residential precinct within the City of Onkaparinga. Its foundations were laid by settlers drawn to the fertile soils, and echoes of that agrarian heritage can still be found in the names of its streets and the enduring presence of older farmhouses. Today, Woodcroft’s economy is largely shaped by its role as a residential hub, a place where families put down roots and daily life unfolds with a steady, neighbourly cadence. While no longer defined by vast fields of wheat or grazing livestock, the spirit of connection to the land persists, a subtle undercurrent in the community's character, making Woodcroft a place that feels both grounded and forward-looking.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodcroft, 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 Woodcroft, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodcroft includes the postcode (5162), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Onkaparinga), 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 Woodcroft 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. |