Goodwood, 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 Goodwood, in the City Of Unley local government area.
| Locality | Goodwood |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Unley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.95104 |
| Longitude | 138.59221 |
| Population | 2,910 |
| Density | 3163.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 5034 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 3 km south-southwest |
Goodwood is a locality in the City Of Unley local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,910. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 3163.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Goodwood is located at 34.9510°S, 138.5922°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5034.
Goodwood lies across gentle slopes that gather the sunlight, a patchwork of established gardens and neat, brick homes. It lies 2.9 km south-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 195°T), and is situated 7.6 km south of Prospect. The air here carries a quiet hum, a blend of distant traffic and the rustle of leaves from mature peppercorn trees lining the streets. Lawns are meticulously kept, a testament to the pride residents take in their surroundings, and the colour of blooming hydrangeas spills over low fences, a vibrant counterpoint to the soft grey of the asphalt paths. Even the shadows of the afternoon seem to possess a certain softness, pooling beneath the broad canopies of jacarandas and fig trees, lending a peaceful, almost drowsy character to the locality.
The history of Goodwood is interwoven with the early agricultural expansion of the region, its fertile soils once yielding crops that fed a growing colony. Later, as the city expanded, Goodwood transformed into a desirable residential suburb, attracting families drawn by its accessibility and the promise of a settled life. The local economy, once tied to the land, now thrives on the broader commercial pulse of the metropolitan area, with residents commuting to a variety of professional and service industries, though small, independent businesses still dot the main thoroughfares, offering a touch of personalised service. A particular charm of Goodwood is the enduring presence of its older architectural styles, the late Victorian and Edwardian homes standing as quiet reminders of a different era, their ornate verandahs and decorative fretwork whispering tales of a bygone prosperity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Goodwood, 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 Goodwood, in the City Of Unley local government area.
Detailed location data for Goodwood includes the postcode (5034), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Unley), 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 Goodwood 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. |