Colonel Light Gardens, 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 Colonel Light Gardens, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | Colonel Light Gardens |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.98402 |
| Longitude | 138.59208 |
| Population | 3,238 |
| Density | 2089.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 5041 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 6 km south |
Colonel Light Gardens is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,238. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 2089.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km south of Adelaide. Colonel Light Gardens is located at 34.9840°S, 138.5921°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5041.
Colonel Light Gardens unfolds with a gentle grace, its broad avenues lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows on well-tended lawns. It lies 6.5 km south of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 11.3 km south of Prospect. The landscape here, a soft undulation of the Adelaide plains, feels like a sigh after a long journey, where the air carries the subtle scent of eucalypt and damp earth after a shower. Homes, often of a charming mid-century design, sit comfortably within their generous blocks, their gardens a riot of colour in the warmer months, a testament to the patient hands that have shaped them. The sky above often holds a luminous quality, particularly as the sun begins its descent, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and gold that reflect softly on the quietly moving vehicles and the occasional cyclist.
The very character of Colonel Light Gardens is deeply interwoven with its origins as a meticulously planned garden suburb, established in the post-World War I era. Its distinctive street layout, designed with a focus on green spaces and a connection to nature, was a visionary concept for its time, intended to provide a healthy and pleasant environment for returning soldiers and their families. The local economy, while now primarily residential, retains echoes of a past tied to the broader agricultural and horticultural traditions of the surrounding regions, with many residents still cultivating their own produce or enjoying the bounty from nearby markets. A notable feature is the enduring sense of community, fostered by shared green spaces like the Colonel Light Gardens Bowling Club and the numerous parks, which serve as informal gathering points for neighbours and a tranquil escape for those who call Colonel Light Gardens home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colonel Light Gardens, 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 Colonel Light Gardens, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for Colonel Light Gardens includes the postcode (5041), 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 Colonel Light Gardens 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. |