Plympton, 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 Plympton, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
| Locality | Plympton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of West Torrens |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.96064 |
| Longitude | 138.55453 |
| Population | 4,682 |
| Density | 2645.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 5038 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 6 km southwest |
Plympton is a locality in the City Of West Torrens local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,682. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 2645.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km southwest of Adelaide. Plympton is located at 34.9606°S, 138.5545°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5038.
Plympton, a suburb of Adelaide, unfolds across a landscape of gentle plains, where the earth yields readily to the touch of cultivation. It lies 5.7 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 9.3 km south-south-west of Prospect. The houses, a mix of older brick and contemporary design, stand with a quiet dignity, their gardens a riot of colour under the generous South Australian sun. Streets, lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle with the passing breeze, weave through this suburban tapestry, offering glimpses of a life lived at a comfortable pace. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming jasmine and freshly cut grass, particularly noticeable in the late afternoon when the light softens, casting long, warm shadows.
Historically, Plympton’s development is tied to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding plains, a legacy still faintly discernible in the occasional older farmhouse or the broadness of its main thoroughfares, once designed to accommodate horse-drawn wagons. Its growth was spurred by its proximity to Adelaide, becoming a desirable residential area for those seeking a balance between urban convenience and a more tranquil existence. The local economy, now largely driven by service industries and retail, retains a connection to its past through the enduring spirit of its community, a place where neighbours still greet each other with a nod and a smile, and where the rhythm of daily life feels both settled and ever-evolving.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Plympton, 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 Plympton, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
Detailed location data for Plympton includes the postcode (5038), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of West Torrens), 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 Plympton 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. |