Nailsworth, 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 Nailsworth, in the City Of Prospect local government area.
| Locality | Nailsworth |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Prospect |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.8849 |
| Longitude | 138.60556 |
| Population | 2,069 |
| Density | 2619.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 5083 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 5 km north |
Nailsworth is a locality in the City Of Prospect local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,069. The locality covers an area of 0.8 km², giving a population density of about 2619.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km north of Adelaide. Nailsworth is located at 34.8849°S, 138.6056°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5083.
Nailsworth unfolds across the rolling Adelaide Hills, a landscape painted in a thousand shades of green and gold. It lies 4.6 km north of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 11.2 km south of Parafield Gardens. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, where the rich, red earth, a signature of this region, supports a mosaic of vineyards and orchards. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the slopes, catching the leaves of gum trees and illuminating the weathered stone of older farmhouses. The air carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening fruit and the earthy scent of the land after a light rain, a constant reminder of the fertile embrace of this place.
Historically, Nailsworth’s fortunes have been tied to the bounty of the land, its economy initially shaped by orchards and later by the burgeoning wine industry. The cool climate and fertile soil proved ideal for grape growing, transforming the character of the district and drawing a new wave of viticulturists and cellar doors. Evidence of this agricultural past remains in the sturdy, time-worn sheds and fences that dot the paddocks, silent witnesses to generations of toil. While tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors to savour the local produce and the tranquil beauty, the underlying connection to the earth and its cycles remains a defining aspect of Nailsworth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nailsworth, 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 Nailsworth, in the City Of Prospect local government area.
Detailed location data for Nailsworth includes the postcode (5083), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Prospect), 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 Nailsworth 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. |