Kilburn, 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 Kilburn, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
| Locality | Kilburn |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.85976 |
| Longitude | 138.58527 |
| Population | 5,384 |
| Density | 1856.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5084 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 8 km north |
Kilburn is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,384. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 1856.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km north of Adelaide. Kilburn is located at 34.8598°S, 138.5853°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5084.
Kilburn lies on a gentle incline, a place where the pale South Australian sun, even in its midday strength, casts long, leisurely shadows across the broad, flat streets. It lies 7.5 km north of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 349°T), and is situated 8.8 km south-south-west of Parafield Gardens. The air here hums with the low thrum of distant traffic, a constant reminder of the neighbouring urban sprawl, yet the immediate character of Kilburn is one of quiet resilience. Low-slung brick houses, their roofs often a faded terracotta or a weathered grey, are punctuated by patches of vibrant green lawn and the occasional hardy native shrub, their leaves catching the light with a dusty sheen. The land itself, a sandy loam, offers little dramatic contour, but there’s a subtle beauty in its understated uniformity, a feeling of solid ground beneath your feet.
This is a district shaped not by grand historical pronouncements, but by the steady work of generations carving out a life from the land. Kilburn’s early days were tied to the burgeoning industries of the wider Port Adelaide region, its economy a practical reflection of its proximity to the harbour and the agricultural hinterland beyond. While heavy industry has shifted and transformed, the echoes of its past persist in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. The local shops, though modernised, retain a sense of community purpose, a place where familiar faces exchange greetings and the small transactions of daily life unfold with a comforting regularity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kilburn, 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 Kilburn, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Kilburn includes the postcode (5084), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Adelaide Enfield), 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 Kilburn 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. |