Richmond, 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 Richmond, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
| Locality | Richmond |
| 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 | -34.9383 |
| Longitude | 138.56188 |
| Population | 3,245 |
| Density | 2301.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 5033 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 4 km west-southwest |
Richmond is a locality in the City Of West Torrens local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,245. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 2301.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km west-southwest of Adelaide. Richmond is located at 34.9383°S, 138.5619°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5033.
Richmond unfolds across the low, gently rolling terrain, a place where the softened edges of the Adelaide Plains meet the subtle rise towards the hills. It lies 3.8 km west-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 6.8 km south-south-west of Prospect. The air here carries a faint, dry warmth, a constant companion that whispers of the sun-baked earth even on cooler days. Broad avenues are lined with mature trees, their leaves rustling in a language of wind and light, casting shifting patterns on the footpaths below. It’s a landscape that feels established, unhurried, with a quiet sense of purpose in its neat residential streets and well-tended gardens.
Historically, Richmond has been shaped by its proximity to larger centres and its role as a place of quiet settlement and commerce. The local economy has long been tied to the broader agricultural and horticultural pursuits of the surrounding regions, with a steady flow of goods and people passing through. While not a hub of heavy industry, Richmond has always supported a vibrant local business community, serving the needs of its residents and neighbouring districts. A particular character of Richmond is its enduring connection to the development of the western suburbs of Adelaide, a place where families have put down roots and built lives over generations, contributing to a sense of continuity and belonging.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Richmond, 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 Richmond, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
Detailed location data for Richmond includes the postcode (5033), 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 Richmond 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. |