Findon, 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 Findon, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
| Locality | Findon |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Charles Sturt |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.89851 |
| Longitude | 138.53191 |
| Population | 6,178 |
| Density | 2521.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 5023 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 7 km west-northwest |
Findon is a locality in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,178. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 2521.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Findon is located at 34.8985°S, 138.5319°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5023.
Findon unfurls across a gentle, rolling landscape where the air, even inland, carries the faint, salty kiss of the distant ocean. It lies 6.9 km west-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-south-west of Parafield Gardens. The land here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a subtle palette under the vast South Australian sky, punctuated by the sturdy, weathered forms of gum trees and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea spilling over fences. Streets are lined with homes that speak of a settled, unhurried life, where gardens are tended with care and the quiet hum of lawnmowers is a common afternoon sound. The character of Findon is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land’s inherent generosity is met with diligent effort, and the days move with a steady, dependable cadence.
Historically, Findon’s story is entwined with the fertile plains that surround it, a region that has long nourished South Australia. The local economy, while now diversified, retains echoes of its agricultural roots, with pockets of market gardens and orchards still contributing to the area’s bounty, their produce often seen at neighbourhood farmers' markets. The proximity to Adelaide’s urban centre has also shaped Findon, drawing in residents who appreciate its more tranquil pace while still being close to city amenities. Distinctive to Findon is the way the suburban sprawl has embraced the natural contours of the land, creating a sense of spaciousness that feels both familiar and comfortably removed from the city's relentless energy.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Findon, 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 Findon, in the City Of Charles Sturt local government area.
Detailed location data for Findon includes the postcode (5023), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Charles Sturt), 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 Findon 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. |