Campbelltown, 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 Campbelltown, in the Campbelltown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Campbelltown |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Campbelltown City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.88058 |
| Longitude | 138.6609 |
| Population | 8,130 |
| Density | 2336.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 75 m |
| Postcode | 5074 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 8 km northeast |
Campbelltown is a locality in the Campbelltown City Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,130. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 2336.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 75 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km northeast of Adelaide. Campbelltown is located at 34.8806°S, 138.6609°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5074.
Campbelltown rests in a landscape shaped by gentle, rolling hills that cradle it from the harsher winds of the wider plains. It lies 7.5 km north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 11.6 km south-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The earth here is a rich, ochre-red, particularly after a rain, a colour that seems to soak into the very air and lend a warm hue to the afternoon light. Scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, punctuate the paddocks, their leaves rustling with a dry, whispered sound that is the constant murmur of the district. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant sweetness of ripening crops, a gentle, pervasive perfume that defines the character of this place.
Originally a significant agricultural hub, Campbelltown’s history is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, particularly its fruit orchards and vineyards that once flourished here. While some of those larger estates have since been subdivided, the legacy of that abundant past is still felt, with smaller, boutique growers continuing to produce fine wines and artisanal produce, their stalls a colourful splash at the local markets. The main street, a collection of sturdy, century-old buildings, still hums with the quiet industry of a community that values its heritage, its economy now a blend of agriculture, small business, and a growing appreciation for its natural surrounds. The old railway station, long since decommissioned, stands as a silent monument to a time when goods and travellers flowed more freely, a reminder of the enduring spirit of Campbelltown.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Campbelltown, 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 Campbelltown, in the Campbelltown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Campbelltown includes the postcode (5074), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Campbelltown City Council), 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 Campbelltown 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. |