Glen Osmond, 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 Glen Osmond, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
| Locality | Glen Osmond |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Burnside |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.96018 |
| Longitude | 138.64937 |
| Population | 2,023 |
| Density | 1592.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 172 m |
| Postcode | 5064 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 6 km southeast |
Glen Osmond is a locality in the City Of Burnside local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,023. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 1592.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 172 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km southeast of Adelaide. Glen Osmond is located at 34.9602°S, 138.6494°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5064.
Glen Osmond nestles at the foot of the Mount Lofty Ranges, a verdant embrace of rolling hills where the Adelaide Plains begin their gentle ascent. It lies 5.9 km south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 10.0 km south-south-east of Prospect. The air here carries the subtle scent of eucalyptus and damp earth, particularly after a soft rain, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. Streets wind organically, following the contours of the land, lined with established gardens spilling over low stone walls and mature trees that cast dappled shadows across the pavements. It is a place where the suburban sprawl softens into the wilder beauty of the hills, a quiet transition marked by the changing textures of the landscape, from manicured lawns to rugged outcrops.
Historically, Glen Osmond was a significant centre for mining, its rich mineral deposits, particularly copper, shaping its early development and contributing to South Australia's burgeoning economy in the mid-19th century. The echoes of this past are still felt in the remnants of old shafts and the enduring character of the stone cottages built by those who worked the earth. Today, while the mines are long silent, the spirit of industry persists, though now it finds expression in the thriving local businesses that cater to the surrounding residential areas and the steady flow of visitors drawn to the nearby natural attractions. The region's agricultural heritage, though less prominent, also leaves its mark, with hints of old orchards and vineyards still visible in sheltered valleys, contributing to the enduring, unhurried rhythm of life in Glen Osmond.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Osmond, 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 Glen Osmond, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Osmond includes the postcode (5064), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Burnside), 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 Glen Osmond 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. |