Croydon Park, 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 Croydon Park, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
| Locality | Croydon Park |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.88062 |
| Longitude | 138.56659 |
| Population | 3,941 |
| Density | 2252.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 5008 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 6 km north-northwest |
Croydon Park is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,941. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 2252.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Croydon Park is located at 34.8806°S, 138.5666°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5008.
Croydon Park lies as a verdant expanse within the broader urban mosaic, a place where manicured lawns meet the sturdy, sun-bleached character of suburban South Australia. It lies 5.9 km north-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 328°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-south-west of Parafield Gardens. The land itself is generally flat, a gentle canvas for the established trees that cast dappled shadows across pathways and play areas, their leaves rustling with the dry, warm air that often drifts in from the coastal plains. Here, the afternoons can hold a particular stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the cheerful calls of children, a quiet testament to a life lived at a comfortable, unhurried pace. The sky above often stretches wide and pale blue, a fitting backdrop to the low-slung houses and the sense of open space that, even within a built environment, persists.
This locality, while perhaps not boasting grand historical monuments, carries its own narrative etched into the everyday fabric of its existence, a story of growth and adaptation. The economic underpinnings of Croydon Park have long been tied to its proximity to the industrial heartland and the bustling port of Adelaide, providing a stable base for the families who have called it home over generations. Its development reflects the post-war expansion of the metropolitan area, a period that saw the creation of many such suburban pockets designed for comfortable family living. While no single industry defines it, the neighbourhood thrives on its residential character, a place where local shops and amenities cater to the daily needs of its inhabitants, fostering a sense of neighbourhood solidarity. The subtle scent of flowering shrubs, a common feature in many gardens, often mingles with the fainter, salt-tinged breeze that hints at the nearby coastline, a constant, almost imperceptible reminder of its geographical position.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Croydon Park, 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 Croydon Park, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Croydon Park includes the postcode (5008), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Adelaide Enfield), 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 Croydon Park 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. |