Mile End, 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 Mile End, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
| Locality | Mile End |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of West Torrens |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.92576 |
| Longitude | 138.56954 |
| Population | 4,353 |
| Density | 2391.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 5031 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 3 km west |
Mile End is a locality in the City Of West Torrens local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,353. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 2391.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west of Adelaide. Mile End is located at 34.9258°S, 138.5695°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5031.
Mile End unfolds as a landscape of quiet suburban grace, where the ochre-dusted earth meets the persistent green of well-tended lawns. It lies 2.8 km west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 270°T), and is situated 5.2 km south-south-west of Prospect. The streets here are lined with mature gum trees, their rough bark a tactile invitation, and the air carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus, particularly potent as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent. Low-slung houses, many of them modest brick dwellings from the mid-20th century, possess a comfortable familiarity, their verandahs offering shade and a place for neighbours to exchange brief greetings. Beyond the immediate residential sprawl, the terrain gently slopes, hinting at the broader plains that stretch towards the distant hills, their forms softened by a haze that lends a painterly quality to the horizon.
The story of Mile End is one of gradual expansion, its development closely tied to the burgeoning needs of Adelaide in the decades following World War II. Once largely agricultural land, the area was steadily subdivided, providing homes for returning soldiers and a growing population. The local economy, while now dominated by retail and services catering to the surrounding suburbs, retains echoes of its past with remnants of market gardens and the enduring presence of the nearby Hindmarsh Stadium, a hub for sporting and cultural events that draws crowds from across the metropolitan area. A distinctive feature is the network of former railway lines, now transformed into popular linear parks, offering shaded pathways for cyclists and walkers, a testament to the ongoing reimagining of the land’s purpose.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mile End, 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 Mile End, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
Detailed location data for Mile End includes the postcode (5031), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of West Torrens), 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 Mile End 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. |