Blackwood, 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 Blackwood, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | Blackwood |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.02192 |
| Longitude | 138.6144 |
| Population | 4,072 |
| Density | 974.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 265 m |
| Postcode | 5051 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 10 km south |
Blackwood is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,072. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 974.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 265 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km south of Adelaide. Blackwood is located at 35.0219°S, 138.6144°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5051.
Blackwood unfolds across the gentle slopes of the Adelaide Hills, a scattering of dwellings embraced by a landscape of rolling paddocks and the deep, resonant green of gum trees. It lies 10.8 km south of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 13.5 km north-east of Morphett Vale. The air here carries a subtle coolness, a testament to its elevation, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, gilding the weathered bark of ancient eucalypts and casting long, languid shadows across the land. Here and there, the dark, dense foliage of pines punctuates the softer hues, creating pockets of deeper shade where the ground remains perpetually damp and the scent of resin hangs heavy. The terrain, a patchwork of cleared fields and bushland, hints at a long history of human endeavour etched into its contours.
The story of Blackwood is one of resilience and adaptation, its past intertwined with the early agricultural ambitions of South Australia. Once, the rich soils supported orchards heavy with fruit and vineyards yielding their bounty, a legacy that still whispers from the occasional gnarled apple tree or the stone remnants of old farmhouses. The local economy, while now diversified, still retains a connection to the land, with boutique vineyards and small-scale farming ventures contributing to its character. A distinctive feature of Blackwood is its quietude, a deliberate pace of life that allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural surroundings and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackwood, 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 Blackwood, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackwood includes the postcode (5051), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Mitcham), 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 Blackwood 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. |