Oakbank, 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 Oakbank, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
| Locality | Oakbank |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.97645 |
| Longitude | 138.85474 |
| Population | 811 |
| Density | 29.7 /km² |
| Area | 27.4 km² |
| Elevation | 345 m |
| Postcode | 5243 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 24 km east-southeast |
Oakbank is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 811. The locality covers an area of 27.4 km², giving a population density of about 29.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 345 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Oakbank is located at 34.9764°S, 138.8547°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5243. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Oakbank unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and verdant gullies, a place where the air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a distinct coolness that hints at its elevation. It lies 11.7 km north of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 355°T), and is situated 8.5 km north-west of Nairne. The terrain here is marked by a gentle, yet persistent, rise and fall, cloaked in a patchwork of mature eucalyptus trees, their silvery-green leaves rustling like whispers in the breeze, interspersed with paddocks of pasture and interspersed vineyards. The character of Oakbank is one of quiet resilience, a subtle elegance born from its natural surroundings rather than any ostentatious display, a feeling amplified by the way the sunlight, especially as dusk begins to gather, casts long, soft shadows that deepen the contours of the land.
Historically, Oakbank’s identity is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Adelaide Hills, its economy traditionally rooted in sheep grazing and fruit growing, with a more recent, yet significant, embrace of viticulture. The land has long been a source of sustenance and prosperity, and the remnants of older farming practices, stone walls and weathered sheds, speak of generations who have worked this soil. Today, Oakbank continues to draw visitors, not for grand monuments, but for the simple pleasures it offers: the crisp air, the scenic drives that wind through its undulating roads, and the taste of local produce, a direct connection to the enduring spirit of this particular corner of the hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakbank, 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 Oakbank, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Oakbank includes the postcode (5243), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Oakbank 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. |