Coromandel East
SA 5157 • South Australia
About Coromandel East
Coromandel East is a semi-rural suburb in the southern Adelaide Hills, located approximately 17 kilometres south of Adelaide's city centre within the City of Onkaparinga. With a population of 345 across roughly 8 square kilometres, it is a quiet, leafy locality nestled in the foothills between Coromandel Valley and the neighbouring communities of Cherry Gardens and Upper Sturt. The suburb shares its name with the historic ship Coromandel, which carried early English settlers to South Australia in 1837, lending the area a sense of colonial heritage.
Residents of Coromandel East enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to the Adelaide Hills' natural environment, including walking trails and native bushland. The suburb borders more established communities like Hawthorndene and Coromandel Valley, which provide local shops and schools. For broader services and employment, residents typically commute to Adelaide's southern suburbs or the CBD, with Noarlunga Centre offering a major regional shopping hub around 10 kilometres to the south-west. The area attracts families and nature enthusiasts who value space, privacy, and the cooler climate of the Adelaide Hills.
Coromandel East falls under postcode 5157 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heysen electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro bus (limited services) — Noarlunga Centre / Adelaide CBD 45–60 min to Adelaide CBD via connecting services
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Southern Expressway provides fast freeway access to Adelaide CBD; car is the most practical option
A car is essential for everyday needs; minimal walkable services exist within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Potter Road
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Main Road