Cavan, 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 Cavan, in the City Of Salisbury local government area.
| Locality | Cavan |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Salisbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.82342 |
| Longitude | 138.60131 |
| Population | 81 |
| Density | 43.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 5094 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 12 km north |
Cavan is a locality in the City Of Salisbury local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 81. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 43.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km north of Adelaide. Cavan is located at 34.8234°S, 138.6013°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5094.
Cavan breathes with the expansive spirit of the Adelaide Plains. It lies 11.4 km north of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 0°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-south-west of Parafield Gardens. The land here rolls gently, a mosaic of ochre earth and verdant pastures stretching towards a horizon often softened by the hazy breath of a warm Australian sky. Scattered gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, punctuate the landscape, casting long, dancing shadows as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. The air, even in the quiet hours, carries a faint scent of dry grass and distant eucalypt, a subtle perfume that speaks of open spaces and the enduring strength of the natural world.
Historically, Cavan's story is intertwined with the fertile soil and the diligent hands that have worked it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural bounty, established a life here, their efforts shaping the very contours of the land. The local economy, then and now, is deeply rooted in primary production, with grazing and cropping forming the backbone of its identity. You can still feel the echoes of this past in the weathered fences and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the countryside, each a quiet testament to generations of labour. While the immediate surroundings don't boast grand landmarks, the unassuming beauty of Cavan lies in its understated character, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the quiet hum of agricultural activity is the dominant sound.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cavan, 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 Cavan, in the City Of Salisbury local government area.
Detailed location data for Cavan includes the postcode (5094), 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 Cavan 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. |