Mount Osmond, 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 Mount Osmond, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
| Locality | Mount Osmond |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Burnside |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.96418 |
| Longitude | 138.65966 |
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 175.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 345 m |
| Postcode | 5064 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 7 km southeast |
Mount Osmond is a locality in the City Of Burnside local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 371. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 175.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 345 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km southeast of Adelaide. Mount Osmond is located at 34.9642°S, 138.6597°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5064.
Mount Osmond rises from the Adelaide Hills, a sentinel of weathered sandstone and resilient bushland overlooking the sprawling metropolis below. It lies 6.9 km south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 128°T), and is situated 10.9 km south-east of Prospect. Its slopes are a patchwork of dry grasses, hardy shrubs, and the occasional resilient gum tree, their silvery leaves catching the afternoon light. The air here carries the faint scent of eucalyptus and dry earth, a testament to the Mediterranean climate that shapes this landscape. As the sun dips towards the western horizon, the sky above Mount Osmond ignites in hues of orange and violet, casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the terrain. The very character of the place seems to shift with the changing light, from rugged and exposed in the midday glare to softly luminous in the twilight.
Historically, Mount Osmond has been a place of both labour and contemplation. The area bears the marks of early mining endeavours, with remnants of quarries hinting at a past where stone was wrested from the earth to build the burgeoning city. This legacy is subtly woven into the local economy, which now leans more towards residential living and the appreciation of its natural beauty, drawing visitors to its walking trails and panoramic viewpoints. The surrounding suburbs, part of the City of Burnside, reflect a blend of established neighbourhoods and newer developments, all benefiting from the proximity to this elevated natural space. The quiet hum of suburban life below seems a world away from the peaceful solitude found on the higher reaches of Mount Osmond, where the dominant sound is often the rustle of wind through the native vegetation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Osmond, 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 Mount Osmond, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Osmond includes the postcode (5064), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Burnside), 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 Mount Osmond 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. |