Penfield, 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 Penfield, in the City Of Playford local government area.
| Locality | Penfield |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Playford |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.69485 |
| Longitude | 138.63614 |
| Population | 792 |
| Density | 77.0 /km² |
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 5121 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 26 km north |
Penfield is a locality in the City Of Playford local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 792. The locality covers an area of 10.3 km², giving a population density of about 77.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 26 km north of Adelaide. Penfield is located at 34.6949°S, 138.6361°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5121.
Penfield sprawls across a broad, sun-drenched plain, its low-slung buildings scattered like weathered stones against the pale, dusty earth. It lies 14.6 km south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 223°T), and is situated 10.2 km north-north-east of Parafield Gardens. The land here breathes a quiet resilience, a landscape shaped by the patient work of wind and sun. Fields of hardy wheat and barley stretch towards a horizon that seems to hum with the heat, the air carrying the dry, sweet scent of ripening grain. Occasional stands of gum trees, their bark peeling in soft, papery curls, offer sparse shade, their branches a lattice against the vast, pale blue sky. The character of Penfield is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the days unfold with a gentle, unhurried grace.
The economic lifeblood of Penfield has long been tied to the soil, a legacy of agricultural endeavour that has seen generations coax sustenance from this often-challenging terrain. Wheat farming remains a dominant force, the golden waves of grain a familiar sight during harvest season, a testament to the enduring spirit of the local farmers. In its earlier days, the area was also known for its sheep grazing, the wide paddocks echoing with the bleating of flocks. While not a bustling centre, Penfield’s agricultural roots have fostered a strong sense of community, a shared understanding forged through the cycles of planting and reaping. The local store, a hub of activity, serves as a quiet barometer of the town's pulse, its shelves stocked with necessities and its counter a place for neighbours to share news and the occasional wry observation about the weather.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Penfield, 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 Penfield, in the City Of Playford local government area.
Detailed location data for Penfield includes the postcode (5121), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Playford), 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 Penfield 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. |