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| Locality | Maylands |
| 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 | -34.91126 |
| Longitude | 138.6367 |
| Population | 1,465 |
| Density | 2764.2 /km² |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Elevation | 60 m |
| Postcode | 5069 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 4 km east-northeast |
Maylands 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 1,465. The locality covers an area of 0.5 km², giving a population density of about 2764.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 60 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Maylands is located at 34.9113°S, 138.6367°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5069.
Maylands breathes with a quiet, settled air, a suburb where the urban edge softens into something more familiar. It lies 3.7 km east-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 14.3 km south of Parafield Gardens. The terrain here rolls gently, a subtle undulation that guides the eye past neat rows of houses and established trees, their leaves catching the afternoon light like scattered coins. The streets, often lined with mature plane trees shedding their papery bark, possess a certain dignity, a sense of permanence that speaks of decades of habitation. Even in the heat of a South Australian summer, a gentle breeze can stir the air, carrying the faint scent of dry grass and distant barbecue smoke, a reminder of the open spaces that lie just beyond the built environment.
Historically, the land around Maylands was shaped by agricultural pursuits and the burgeoning industries of a growing Adelaide, with its development closely tied to the city’s expansion. The local economy has long been a mixture, evolving from its roots to encompass a diverse range of small businesses and services that cater to its residents. You might stumble upon a small, family-run bakery, its windows fogged with the warmth of fresh bread, or a quirky antique shop hinting at forgotten stories, each contributing a unique thread to the local character. Maylands itself has become a place where life moves at a pace that allows for neighbourly waves and the casual chat over a garden fence, a settled rhythm that feels both comfortable and enduring.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Maylands, 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 Maylands, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
Detailed location data for Maylands includes the postcode (5069), 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 Maylands is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |