Myrtle Bank, 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 Myrtle Bank, in the City Of Unley local government area.
| Locality | Myrtle Bank |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Unley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.96041 |
| Longitude | 138.63388 |
| Population | 2,826 |
| Density | 2394.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 5064 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 5 km southeast |
Myrtle Bank is a locality in the City Of Unley local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,826. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 2394.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km southeast of Adelaide. Myrtle Bank is located at 34.9604°S, 138.6339°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5064.
Myrtle Bank unfolds as a verdant fringe against the Adelaide Hills, its character sculpted by the gentle slopes that lead towards the plains. It lies 4.9 km south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 142°T), and is situated 9.4 km south-south-east of Prospect. Windswept gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel along the quiet streets, their leaves rustling with the dry, sun-warmed breath of South Australia. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of manicured lawns and the wilder scent of native scrub clinging to the higher ground. Houses, many with wide verandahs designed to catch the prevailing breezes, peek from behind established gardens, their colours softened by the pervasive, golden light that bathes the landscape.
The story of Myrtle Bank is intertwined with the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, its fertile soils once supporting orchards and vineyards that fed a burgeoning Adelaide. While the land's primary role has shifted from direct cultivation to residential living, echoes of its past persist in the names of streets and the enduring beauty of its established trees, a testament to a time when the rhythm of life was dictated by the seasons and the harvest. Today, Myrtle Bank thrives as a sophisticated suburb, a hub for those who appreciate its proximity to the city centre while cherishing the feeling of a tranquil retreat, its character defined by a quiet prosperity and a deep connection to the land it occupies.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Myrtle Bank, 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 Myrtle Bank, in the City Of Unley local government area.
Detailed location data for Myrtle Bank includes the postcode (5064), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Unley), 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 Myrtle Bank 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. |