Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | Pasadena |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.00318 |
| Longitude | 138.58879 |
| Population | 2,926 |
| Density | 1348.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 72 m |
| Postcode | 5042 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 8 km south |
Pasadena is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,926. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 1348.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 72 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km south of Adelaide. Pasadena is located at 35.0032°S, 138.5888°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5042.
Pasadena, a quiet pocket within the City of Mitcham, unfolds across a gentle rise, its streets lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows onto neat suburban gardens. It lies 8.7 km south of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 187°T), and is situated 14.2 km north-north-east of Morphett Vale. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a subtle, dry warmth, a breath from the Adelaide Hills that lie not far to the east. The land itself is a soft tapestry of ochre earth and resilient green, marked by the occasional outcrop of stone that hints at the underlying geology. Houses, a mix of older brick bungalows and more contemporary builds, sit comfortably within their plots, suggesting a settled, unhurried rhythm of life.
The history of Pasadena is interwoven with the broader development of this part of Adelaide, its origins tied to the subdivision of larger rural properties and the establishment of a burgeoning population seeking a peaceful existence on the city's fringe. While not a hub of heavy industry, Pasadena's local economy has historically been supported by the service sector and the diligent efforts of its residents in maintaining their homes and gardens, creating a distinct character of quiet pride and self-sufficiency. The proximity to the more significant commercial centres of Mitcham and Blackwood means Pasadena itself remains a residential haven, a place where the day's work often begins elsewhere, but where the evening’s quiet hum of domesticity truly takes hold.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for Pasadena includes the postcode (5042), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Mitcham), 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 Pasadena 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. |