Roseworthy, 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 Roseworthy, in the Light Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Roseworthy |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Light Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.53471 |
| Longitude | 138.74785 |
| Population | 965 |
| Density | 51.8 /km² |
| Area | 18.6 km² |
| Elevation | 123 m |
| Postcode | 5371 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 46 km north-northeast |
Roseworthy is a locality in the Light Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 965. The locality covers an area of 18.6 km², giving a population density of about 51.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 123 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Roseworthy is located at 34.5347°S, 138.7478°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5371. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Roseworthy rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, where the rich, ochre-coloured earth, baked to a terracotta hue by the relentless sun, stretches towards a horizon etched with the subtle, dusty green of scattered gum trees. It lies 7.1 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 7.6 km north of Gawler East. The air here carries a dry, warm scent, a mingling of sun-warmed soil and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grains that hang heavy in the breeze. The landscape unfolds in a mosaic of paddocks, some a vibrant, almost startling green after infrequent rains, others a muted gold awaiting harvest, punctuated by the stoic shapes of farmhouses and the occasional glint of corrugated iron roofs. Even in the stillness of midday, a subtle hum seems to emanate from the land, a quiet energy that speaks of growth and the patient turning of seasons.
The very foundations of Roseworthy are deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a history born from the fertile plains that have sustained generations of farmers. This is a place where the rhythms of the land dictate the pace of life, where the cultivation of wheat, barley, and other cereal crops has long been the bedrock of its economy. More recently, the area has become synonymous with agricultural education and research, a vital centre for innovation in farming practices, its name echoing through the halls of academia. The nearby Para River, though often a whisper of water in drier months, nonetheless carves a vital artery through the landscape, a reminder of the essential role water plays in this sun-drenched country. Roseworthy, in its quiet persistence, embodies the enduring spirit of the South Australian agricultural heartland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Roseworthy, 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 Roseworthy, in the Light Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Roseworthy includes the postcode (5371), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Light Regional 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 Roseworthy 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. |