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| Locality | Linwood |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Light Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.38268 |
| Longitude | 138.76132 |
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 1.9 /km² |
| Area | 27.2 km² |
| Elevation | 145 m |
| Postcode | 5410 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 62 km north-northeast |
Linwood is a locality in the Light Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 51. The locality covers an area of 27.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 145 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Linwood is located at 34.3827°S, 138.7613°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5410. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Linwood lies under a vast, pale sky, a scattering of low-slung buildings softened by the ochre dust that clings to everything. It lies 24.1 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 4°T), and is situated 14.7 km west-south-west of Kapunda. The land here is a study in muted colours, a gentle swell of dry grasses and hardy shrubs giving way to the occasional cluster of wind-battered trees, their branches reaching like skeletal fingers towards the horizon. The air, when it’s not still, carries a dry whisper, a constant reminder of the sun’s dominion over this thirsty country. Even the colour of the earth, a rich, sun-baked red, seems to absorb and hold the light, casting a warm, almost melancholic glow as the day draws to a close.
The story of Linwood is etched in the weathered timber of its old shearing sheds and the quiet hum of its agricultural heart. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily in the form of wool and grain, supporting a resilient community whose rhythm is dictated by the seasons and the market. Local businesses, often family-run, form the bedrock of its economy, from the general store that serves as a de facto community centre to the mechanics who keep the vital farm machinery turning. While the broader region has seen shifts in industry, Linwood retains a steadfast connection to its pastoral roots, a quiet pride in the enduring strength of its people and the land that sustains them.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Linwood, South Australia. 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 Linwood, in the Light Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Linwood includes the postcode (5410), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Light Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Linwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |