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| Locality | Thebarton |
| 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 | -34.91511 |
| Longitude | 138.57091 |
| Population | 1,409 |
| Density | 1548.4 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 5031 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 3 km west-northwest |
Thebarton is a locality in the City Of West Torrens local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,409. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 1548.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west-northwest of Adelaide. Thebarton is located at 34.9151°S, 138.5709°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5031.
Thebarton breathes with a quiet tenacity, a suburb that has long held its own identity on the western fringe of Adelaide. It lies 2.9 km west-north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 4.1 km south-south-west of Prospect. Its landscape, a gentle plain etched with the sinuous curves of the River Torrens, is a study in subtle greens and browns, punctuated by the sturdy brickwork of older homes and the newer, more angular lines of modern development. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a softness, a diffused golden light that lends a gentle warmth to the well-tended gardens and the busy hum of commerce. Streets are laid out with a practical grid, a testament to its planned beginnings, yet winding lanes and unexpected cul-de-sacs offer glimpses of a more organic growth, a place where people have put down roots and tended them with care.
This is a place where history is not a grand monument but a quiet undercurrent, woven into the everyday fabric of Thebarton. Originally a significant agricultural district, its fertile soils once yielded abundant crops, a legacy hinted at in the names of some of its older streets and the enduring presence of mature trees lining the avenues. Later, its proximity to the developing city centre and the river saw it transform into an industrial hub, a place of workshops and factories that powered the growing colony and then the state. Today, while some of those industrial roots remain, Thebarton has embraced a more diverse economy, with a vibrant mix of small businesses, artisan workshops, and residential areas, all contributing to its distinctive character. It is a place that has adapted, absorbing change without losing the quiet resilience that has always defined it.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Thebarton, South Australia. 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 Thebarton, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
Detailed location data for Thebarton includes the postcode (5031), 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 Thebarton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |