Norwood, 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 Norwood, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
| Locality | Norwood |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.92133 |
| Longitude | 138.6321 |
| Population | 5,803 |
| Density | 2625.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 63 m |
| Postcode | 5067 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 3 km east-northeast |
Norwood is a locality in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,803. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 2625.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Norwood is located at 34.9213°S, 138.6321°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5067.
Norwood rises from the Adelaide Plains, a place where the pale South Australian sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows across the neat suburban streets. It lies 2.9 km east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 5.6 km south-east of Prospect. The terrain here is gently inclined, a subtle upward tilt towards the foothills that frame the eastern horizon, their hazy blue presence a constant, quiet backdrop. Mature plane trees line many of the avenues, their broad leaves rustling with a sound like distant surf, offering dappled shade that softens the edges of the day. The air often carries a faint, dry scent of earth and eucalypt, a reminder of the land’s enduring wildness even within this developed landscape.
Historically, Norwood has been a place of industrious beginnings, its early growth fuelled by the entrepreneurial spirit of its settlers who established market gardens and dairies to feed a burgeoning Adelaide. This legacy is still palpable in the character of the place, a blend of established neighbourhoods and vibrant commercial strips that hum with a steady, unhurried energy. The local economy, while diversified, retains echoes of its agricultural past, with boutique food producers and artisanal shops often drawing on the region’s produce. Notable landmarks, such as the distinctive architecture of its older churches and the elegant facades of heritage homes, speak of a settled past, while the lively cafes and independent retailers on its main thoroughfares suggest a community that embraces contemporary life with a confident, grounded spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Norwood, 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 Norwood, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
Detailed location data for Norwood includes the postcode (5067), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters), 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 Norwood 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. |