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| Locality | Edinburgh |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Salisbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.72158 |
| Longitude | 138.63806 |
| Population | 300 |
| Density | 16.0 /km² |
| Area | 18.7 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 5111 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 23 km north |
Edinburgh is a locality in the City Of Salisbury local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 300. The locality covers an area of 18.7 km², giving a population density of about 16.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km north of Adelaide. Edinburgh is located at 34.7216°S, 138.6381°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5111.
Edinburgh rests in a gentle fold of the land, where the contours of the coastal plain begin to hint at the higher country further inland. It lies 16.8 km south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 215°T), and is situated 7.3 km north-north-east of Parafield Gardens. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, a prelude to the broader agricultural expanses that stretch towards the northern ranges, a landscape painted in muted ochres and dusty greens under a vast, often brilliant sky. The terrain itself is a study in subtle transition, not dramatic peaks or deep valleys, but a steady, unassuming rise that offers glimpses of the sea on clearer days, a constant, quiet reminder of the proximity of the ocean’s breath. The character of Edinburgh is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered its share of seasons and changes, its buildings reflecting a practical, enduring spirit.
The story of Edinburgh is one intimately tied to the fertile earth and the industry it sustains. For generations, this locality has been a breadbasket, its rich soils yielding bountiful harvests of grain and supporting hardy livestock. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life here, from the hopeful green shoots of spring to the golden bounty of summer harvest, a cycle that has shaped the aspirations and livelihoods of its people. While the land’s agricultural gifts remain central, the broader economy of the region, encompassing neighbouring centres and the growing demand for local produce, ensures Edinburgh’s continued relevance. The occasional shimmer of heat haze rising from the paddocks on a warm afternoon is a visual echo of the sun’s unwavering generosity, a constant presence over this productive corner of South Australia.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Edinburgh, South Australia. 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 Edinburgh, in the City Of Salisbury local government area.
Detailed location data for Edinburgh includes the postcode (5111), 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 Edinburgh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |