Firle, 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 Firle, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
| Locality | Firle |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.90457 |
| Longitude | 138.65317 |
| Population | 1,404 |
| Density | 2301.6 /km² |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Elevation | 77 m |
| Postcode | 5070 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 6 km east-northeast |
Firle is a locality in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,404. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km², giving a population density of about 2301.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 77 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Firle is located at 34.9046°S, 138.6532°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5070.
Firle unfolds as a quiet, sun-drenched pocket where the Adelaide foothills begin their gentle ascent. It lies 5.4 km east-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The landscape here is characterised by a low, rolling terrain, a subtle undulation of earth that feels both ancient and yielding, interspersed with pockets of established trees whose branches, in the late afternoon light, seem to hold the very colour of honey. The air, particularly after a rain shower, carries a clean, earthy scent, a promise of the fertile soil that defines this place. It is a setting that invites a slower pace, where the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of suburban life blend into a harmonious, almost meditative, soundtrack.
The story of Firle is woven into the broader narrative of settlement and growth in this part of South Australia, a place that has historically found its economic footing in the surrounding agricultural lands, its proximity to Adelaide providing a ready market for produce. While large-scale farming is less prominent now, the legacy remains in the character of the streets and the enduring connection to the land. Distinctive homes, many built in earlier decades, possess a sturdy, timeless quality, reflecting a period of focused development and a deep-rooted sense of community. This locality, though part of a bustling metropolitan area, retains a unique identity, a quiet dignity that speaks of its origins and its ongoing evolution.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Firle, 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 Firle, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
Detailed location data for Firle includes the postcode (5070), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters), 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 Firle 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. |