Ridgehaven, 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 Ridgehaven, in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area.
| Locality | Ridgehaven |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Tea Tree Gully |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.8217 |
| Longitude | 138.70384 |
| Population | 3,926 |
| Density | 1860.7 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 156 m |
| Postcode | 5097 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 15 km northeast |
Ridgehaven is a locality in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,926. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 1860.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 156 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km northeast of Adelaide. Ridgehaven is located at 34.8217°S, 138.7038°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5097.
Ridgehaven breathes a quiet contentment, a place where rolling hills soften the edges of the Adelaide Hills, their slopes cloaked in a mosaic of native bushland and manicured gardens. It lies 14.9 km north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 39°T), and is situated 9.3 km east-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and warming earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. Sunlight, slanting low, catches the leaves of the gum trees, turning them to burnished copper, and casts long, playful shadows across the winding lanes. It’s a landscape that invites contemplation, where the distant murmur of traffic from the city centre feels like a memory rather than an immediate presence, and the dominant sound is often the rustle of leaves or the call of a kookaburra.
The history of Ridgehaven is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its early settlers and the land they cultivated. Originally part of a broader agricultural region, the area's economy has transitioned over time, with remnants of its farming past visible in the older stone fences and the occasional orchard that still graces a hillside. Today, Ridgehaven thrives as a residential hub, its character shaped by families drawn to its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to urban centres. The local council’s efforts to preserve pockets of natural beauty are evident in the well-maintained reserves, offering residents and visitors alike a chance to connect with the rugged, yet gentle, terrain that defines this corner of the Tea Tree Gully district.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ridgehaven, 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 Ridgehaven, in the City Of Tea Tree Gully local government area.
Detailed location data for Ridgehaven includes the postcode (5097), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Tea Tree Gully), 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 Ridgehaven 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. |