Banksia Park, 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 Banksia Park, in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area.
| Locality | Banksia Park |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Tea Tree Gully |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.81132 |
| Longitude | 138.7298 |
| Population | 3,214 |
| Density | 1152.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 264 m |
| Postcode | 5091 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 18 km northeast |
Banksia Park is a locality in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,214. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 1152.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 264 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km northeast of Adelaide. Banksia Park is located at 34.8113°S, 138.7298°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5091.
Banksia Park unfolds across the gentle slopes that characterise the Adelaide foothills, where the urban edge softens into a mosaic of well-tended gardens and pockets of remnant native bushland. It lies 17.4 km north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 43°T), and is situated 11.1 km east-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry warmth, tinged with the scent of eucalypt and the distant whisper of mown lawns. Sunlight, when it breaks through the occasional cloud, strikes the ochre-coloured earth with a particular clarity, illuminating the hardy, low-lying vegetation that clings to the terrain. This is a place where the landscape feels both inhabited and respected, the built environment carefully integrated with the contours of the land, creating a sense of quiet belonging.
The history of Banksia Park is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pursuits that once defined this region, the fertile soil yielding a bounty that sustained early settlers. As the surrounding areas developed, the character of Banksia Park began to shift, transitioning from expansive farms to a more suburban dwelling, yet retaining echoes of its pastoral past. The local economy now draws strength from a diverse mix of retail, services, and small businesses, catering to a community that values its accessible green spaces and the proximity to the wider metropolitan area. A notable feature of Banksia Park is its network of interconnected parklands, offering residents and visitors alike opportunities for recreation and quiet contemplation, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Banksia Park, 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 Banksia Park, in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area.
Detailed location data for Banksia Park includes the postcode (5091), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Tea Tree Gully), 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 Banksia Park 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. |