Longest trading · Updated October 2026
Local businesses in McLaren Vale
- Local businesses compared
- 1,140
- Google reviews
- 58,349
- Median rating
- 5.0
As of October 2026, the three longest-trading local businesses in McLaren Vale, SA on Town Proven are Southern Mitsubishi - Driven by Australian Motors (started in 1952; 4.8 from 983 Google reviews), Ellis Butchers (started in 1954; 4.7 from 60 Google reviews) and Allmake Mowers & More (ELITE STIHL SHOP) & Stihl Metro Dealer of The Year for S.A and NT, 2023, 24 and 25.) (started in 1956; 4.4 from 98 Google reviews).
Local businesses in McLaren Vale: the top 50
- 1
Southern Mitsubishi - Driven by Australian Motors
from 983 Google reviews
Started: 1952
- 2
Ellis Butchers
from 60 Google reviews
Started: 1954
- 3
Allmake Mowers & More (ELITE STIHL SHOP) & Stihl Metro Dealer of The Year for S.A and NT, 2023, 24 and 25.)
from 98 Google reviews
Started: 1956
1078 South Rd
- 4
Bridgestone Service Centre Willunga
from 74 Google reviews
Started: 1957
4 Jay Drive, Willunga SA 5172
- 5
Raywood Nursery
from 59 Google reviews
Started: 1958
- 6
Finch Restorations
from 20 Google reviews
Started: 1965
- 7
Terminix Pest and Weed Control
from 44 Google reviews
Started: 1974
- 8
Magain Real Estate Morphett Vale
from 103 Google reviews
Started: 1975
52 Hillier Rd, Adelaide SA 5162
- 9
Aldon Cabinetmakers
from 15 Google reviews
Started: 1975
25 Heath St, Adelaide SA 5160
- 10
Magain Real Estate Seaford
from 151 Google reviews
Started: 1975
Seaford Central Shopping Centre, Shop 60/108 Commercial Rd
- 11
Magain Real Estate Happy Valley
from 92 Google reviews
Started: 1975
Happy Valley Shopping Centre, Happy Valley Lpo, 50 Kenihans Rd, Adelaide SA 5159
- 12
Detrac Diesel Repairs
from 28 Google reviews
Started: 1976
8 Quinlan Ave, Adelaide SA 5042
- 13
Cameron Canvas and Cameron Campers
from 24 Google reviews
Started: 1978
- 14
Simplicity Old Noarlunga
from 12 Google reviews
Started: 1979
4 Patapinda Road, Old Noarlunga SA 5168
- 15
Simplicity Funerals Morphett Vale
from 37 Google reviews
Started: 1979
- 16
SA Asbestos Services - Demolition & Asbestos Removal
from 11 Google reviews
Started: 1979
2/88 Exeter Terrace
- 17
Simplicity Funerals Aberfoyle Park
from 15 Google reviews
Started: 1979
40 Sandpiper Cres, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159
- 18
Michael Hill Colonnades Jewellery Store
from 16 Google reviews
Started: 1979
and, SP157 Centro Colonnades Shopping Centre Cnr Goldsmith Dr, Beach Rd
- 19
Blackwood Auto & Electrical Repairs
from 103 Google reviews
Started: 1980
255 Main Rd, Adelaide SA 5051
- 20
Mount Barker Glass
from 28 Google reviews
Started: 1980
10 Simper Cres, Mount Barker SA 5251
- 21
Willunga Dental Clinic
from 11 Google reviews
Started: 1982
9 Main Rd, Willunga SA 5172
- 22
Black Diamond Parts Plus
from 92 Google reviews
Started: 1982
- 23
Instant Windscreens Prospect - Repairs & Tinting
from 240 Google reviews
Started: 1983
- 24
Australian Paving Centre South Coast - Middleton
from 10 Google reviews
Started: 1986
- 25
Mitsi-Bits
from 153 Google reviews
Started: 1986
16 Christie Rd, Adelaide SA 5160
- 26
Wildcat Diesel
from 20 Google reviews
Started: 1986
Wildcat, 70 Magazine Rd, Adelaide SA 5094
- 27
Southern Vales Legal
from 53 Google reviews
Started: 1986
- 28
Super Suction SA
from 15 Google reviews
Started: 1987
- 29
Aldinga Towing
from 34 Google reviews
Started: 1988
- 30
Custom Built CabinetMakers
from 27 Google reviews
Started: 1989
- 31
Assured Business & Wealth Advisors Pty. Ltd.
from 86 Google reviews
Started: 1992
2 Stirling Dr, Adelaide SA 5162
- 32
Blue Dolphin Swim Centre
from 117 Google reviews
Started: 1992
- 33
DP Computing
from 14 Google reviews
Started: 1993
- 34
ONiA Orthodontic Network in Adelaide (McLaren Vale)
from 32 Google reviews
Started: 1994
- 35
Black Stump Tree Removal Adelaide Hills
from 11 Google reviews
Started: 1996
17 McKenny Street, Nairne SA 5252
- 36
South Coast Window Tinting
from 40 Google reviews
Started: 2000
28 Heath St, Adelaide SA 5160
- 37
JHT Real Estate
from 44 Google reviews
Started: 2000
- 38
Federation Glass
from 48 Google reviews
Started: 2001
14 Follett Clos, Mount Barker SA 5250
- 39
Foamfast Pty Ltd
from 31 Google reviews
Started: 2003
129-133 South Ter, Adelaide SA 5013
- 40
Goodstart Early Learning Onkaparinga Rise
from 30 Google reviews
Started: 2003
- 41
Resurfacing Solutions SA Pty Ltd
from 13 Google reviews
Started: 2005
- 42
Australian Welding Solutions
from 24 Google reviews
Started: 2006
5 Stephen St #8, Adelaide SA 5039
- 43
O'Brien® AutoGlass Reynella
from 210 Google reviews
Started: 2007
- 44
Garage 7 Performance Parts
from 70 Google reviews
Started: 2008
1/31 Ellemsea Circuit, Lonsdale SA 5160
- 45
SMT Plumbing, Drainage & Excavations
from 18 Google reviews
Started: 2008
9 Dunn St
- 46
Max Security Doors & Screens
from 65 Google reviews
Started: 2009
- 47
Dyno Electric - Electrician Adelaide Hills
from 10 Google reviews
Started: 2009
- 48
Shannon Cornish - Artisan Jewellers
from 50 Google reviews
Started: 2010
53 Onkaparinga Valley Rd, Woodside SA 5244
- 49
Adelaide Oven Repairs®
from 98 Google reviews
Started: 2010
617 Goodwood Road, Panorama SA 5041
- 50
Alexa Real Estate
from 98 Google reviews
Started: 2010
507 South Rd, Ashford SA 5035
Town Proven compared 1,140 local businesses in McLaren Vale, SA, with 58,349 Google reviews between them. Of these, 69 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 10 reviews.
Of the local businesses compared, the most reviewed is ScreenAway Blinds, with 2,306 Google reviews at 4.2.
How this list is ranked
Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed.
The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
Questions
- Which local businesses in McLaren Vale, SA have been trading the longest?
- As of October 2026, the three longest-trading local businesses in McLaren Vale, SA on Town Proven are Southern Mitsubishi - Driven by Australian Motors (started in 1952; 4.8 from 983 Google reviews), Ellis Butchers (started in 1954; 4.7 from 60 Google reviews) and Allmake Mowers & More (ELITE STIHL SHOP) & Stihl Metro Dealer of The Year for S.A and NT, 2023, 24 and 25.) (started in 1956; 4.4 from 98 Google reviews).
- How does Town Proven rank local businesses in McLaren Vale, SA?
- Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed. The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
- How many local businesses in McLaren Vale, SA did Town Proven compare?
- Town Proven compared 1,140 local businesses in McLaren Vale, SA, with 58,349 Google reviews between them. Of these, 69 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 10 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.