Petwood, 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 Petwood, in the Mount Barker District Council local government area.
| Locality | Petwood |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Mount Barker District Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.08626 |
| Longitude | 138.96028 |
| Population | 68 |
| Density | 3.9 /km² |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Elevation | 250 m |
| Postcode | 5254 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 37 km east-southeast |
Petwood is a locality in the Mount Barker District Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 68. The locality covers an area of 17.5 km², giving a population density of about 3.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 250 m above sea level. It lies approximately 37 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Petwood is located at 35.0863°S, 138.9603°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5254. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Petwood rests in a gentle fold of the Adelaide Hills, where the air carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and eucalyptus. It lies 8.7 km east of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 93°T), and is situated 7.1 km south-east of Nairne. Rolling hills, clad in a patchwork of vineyards and gum trees, descend towards the southern plains, their slopes catching the late afternoon sun in a warm, golden hue. The landscape here is one of verdant valleys and undulating ridges, punctuated by the occasional weathered stone wall, a quiet sentinel of past endeavours. Beneath the broad, clear skies, the colours of the countryside shift subtly with the seasons, from the vibrant greens of spring to the ochre and russet tones of summer and autumn.
Historically, Petwood and its neighbouring settlements were shaped by the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, drawn to the fertile soils and reliable rainfall of this region. While the primary focus has long been viticulture, with vines stretching across many of the surrounding slopes, grazing lands also contribute to the economic character of Petwood. The legacy of these early farming families is evident in the sturdy, old farmhouses and the enduring sense of community. The local economy thrives on the produce of the land, particularly the grapes that find their way into world-renowned wines, drawing a steady stream of visitors eager to sample the local vintages and soak in the picturesque surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Petwood, 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 Petwood, in the Mount Barker District Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Petwood includes the postcode (5254), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Mount Barker District 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 Petwood 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. |