| Champ: |  Kim Warwick |
| Runner: | Bernard Mitton |
| Score: | 7–5, 6–4 |
| Draw: | 32 |
| Seeds: | 4 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
| Before Year: | 1977 |
| After Year: | 1981 |
| Before Name: | Marlboro South Australian Men's Tennis Classic |
Kim Warwick won the title, defeating Bernard Mitton 7–5, 6–4 in the final.
Gene Mayer (second round) John Alexander (semifinals) Kim Warwick (champion) Tim Wilkison (first round)