Kent Town, 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 Kent Town, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
| Locality | Kent Town |
| 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 | -34.92214 |
| Longitude | 138.61943 |
| Population | 1,317 |
| Density | 2159.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 5067 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 2 km east-northeast |
Kent Town 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 1,317. The locality covers an area of 0.6 km², giving a population density of about 2159.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Kent Town is located at 34.9221°S, 138.6194°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5067.
Kent Town rises from the Adelaide plains with an air of settled dignity, its streets laid out with a deliberate grace. It lies 1.8 km east-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-south-east of Prospect. The land here is flat, a gentle expanse that allows the eye to travel unimpeded, punctuated by mature trees that cast deep, cool shadows across manicured lawns and the occasional grand, old residence. The air, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming jacarandas and the distant, earthy scent of the Adelaide Hills. The character of Kent Town is one of quiet refinement, a place where the hurried pace of the city seems to soften, allowing for a more considered existence.
The history of Kent Town is interwoven with the early development of Adelaide, its origins tied to the subdivision of land for discerning settlers seeking a more spacious existence on the city's edge. Originally part of the pastoral estate of John Kent, the area was envisioned as an elegant suburb, a vision that has largely endured. Its proximity to the burgeoning city centre fuelled a local economy that initially revolved around supporting the growing urban population with services and smaller trades, a tradition that continues in its vibrant local businesses and professional services. Today, Kent Town retains a distinct identity, a neighbourhood that honours its heritage through well-preserved architecture while embracing a contemporary lifestyle, a place where the echoes of horse-drawn carriages can almost be heard beneath the hum of modern life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kent Town, 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 Kent Town, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
Detailed location data for Kent Town includes the postcode (5067), 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 Kent Town 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. |