Oakden, 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 Oakden, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
| Locality | Oakden |
| 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 | -34.85234 |
| Longitude | 138.643 |
| Population | 3,627 |
| Density | 1939.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 90 m |
| Postcode | 5086 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km north-northeast |
Oakden is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,627. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 1939.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 90 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Oakden is located at 34.8523°S, 138.6430°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5086.
Oakden rests a quiet distance from the salty breath of the harbour, a place where the flat, fertile plains begin to unfurl towards the north. It lies 9.0 km north-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 8.1 km south-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The land here is forgiving, a gently sloping canvas of sandy loam and scattered scrub, where the wind, carrying the subtle scent of distant eucalyptus, whispers through the sparse vegetation. The sky above is vast and often a brilliant, unblemished blue, only occasionally softened by the slow drift of high, wispy clouds that hint at the continent's immense scale. Houses, predominantly single-storey dwellings with neat, often drought-tolerant gardens, are spread with a sense of spaciousness, each a small haven against the wide-open country.
The character of Oakden is intrinsically linked to its past as a stepping stone for agriculture, a place where early settlers carved out a living from the rich, if sometimes stubborn, soil. Though the dominant agricultural pursuits have shifted over time, the echo of those pioneering days remains, a subtle undercurrent in the local rhythm. Today, the economy is more diversified, with a blend of small businesses, light industry, and residential development serving the neighbouring urban centres and drawing on the skilled workforce of the region. Oakden’s proximity to the bustling port precinct means its residents often find themselves connected to the ebb and flow of maritime trade, even as they enjoy the more tranquil pace of life that defines their own locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oakden, 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 Oakden, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Oakden includes the postcode (5086), 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 Oakden 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. |