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| Locality | Northfield |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.84866 |
| Longitude | 138.62193 |
| Population | 4,729 |
| Density | 2159.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 80 m |
| Postcode | 5085 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km north-northeast |
Northfield is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,729. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 2159.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 80 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Northfield is located at 34.8487°S, 138.6219°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5085.
Northfield unfolds as a gently rolling expanse, its character etched by the low-slung Adelaide plains and the distant, hazy blue of the coastal ranges. It lies 8.8 km north-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 7.2 km south of Parafield Gardens. The land here is a study in subtle colours: ochre earth, pale green scrub, and the occasional flash of vibrant wildflower pushing through tenacious grass. Houses, often single-storey with wide verandas, seem to settle into the terrain, their rooftops a muted terracotta or charcoal against the vast, pale sky. The air, even on a still day, carries a faint whisper of salt from the coast, a reminder of the sea's proximity, and the light, particularly as it begins to soften towards evening, casts long, benevolent shadows that deepen the sense of quietude.
Historically, Northfield’s story is intertwined with the agricultural pulse of the region, its early development tied to the fertile soils that once supported wheat and barley. While the immediate landscape is now largely residential and industrial, the echoes of its pastoral past linger in the names of some streets and the enduring sense of open space. The local economy has shifted over time, with pockets of light industry and warehousing now forming a significant part of Northfield’s economic fabric, providing employment for many of its residents. Neighbouring suburbs have absorbed much of the original agricultural land, but Northfield itself retains a distinct identity, a place where the rhythm of daily life feels grounded, a steady beat against the broader hum of the metropolitan area.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Northfield, 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 Northfield, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Northfield includes the postcode (5085), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Adelaide Enfield), 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 Northfield 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. |