Burton, 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 Burton, in the City Of Salisbury local government area.
| Locality | Burton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Salisbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.73726 |
| Longitude | 138.60054 |
| Population | 6,242 |
| Density | 1100.9 /km² |
| Area | 5.7 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 5110 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 21 km north |
Burton is a locality in the City Of Salisbury local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,242. The locality covers an area of 5.7 km², giving a population density of about 1100.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 21 km north of Adelaide. Burton is located at 34.7373°S, 138.6005°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5110.
Burton rests against the gentle rise of the land, a quiet collection of buildings unfurling towards the horizon. It lies 20.3 km south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 220°T), and is situated 5.3 km north-north-west of Parafield Gardens. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth, a subtle perfume that hints at the wide-open spaces beyond. Farmland, a patchwork of ochre and muted green, stretches out, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of gum trees that stand sentinel against the vast, pale blue sky. Even the sunlight seems to possess a particular quality, an almost luminous shimmer that softens the edges of the landscape as the day begins to wane.
The story of Burton is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this country for generations. Sheep graze across the rolling paddocks, their wool a significant contribution to the local economy, a timeless cycle of growth and harvest. The soil, rich and yielding, has long been a generous provider, supporting families and fostering a sense of enduring connection to the land. While there are no grand monuments, the unassuming charm of Burton lies in its quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the enduring spirit of its people is etched into the very character of the place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burton, 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 Burton, in the City Of Salisbury local government area.
Detailed location data for Burton includes the postcode (5110), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Salisbury), 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 Burton 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. |