Urrbrae, 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 Urrbrae, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
| Locality | Urrbrae |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Mitcham |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.9695 |
| Longitude | 138.6386 |
| Population | 941 |
| Density | 540.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 161 m |
| Postcode | 5064 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 6 km southeast |
Urrbrae is a locality in the City Of Mitcham local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 941. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 540.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 161 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km southeast of Adelaide. Urrbrae is located at 34.9695°S, 138.6386°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5064.
Urrbrae unfolds across rolling hills, a gentle landscape etched with the soft curves of the Adelaide foothills. It lies 6.0 km south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 10.5 km south-south-east of Prospect. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, especially after a rain, a blend of damp earth and the subtle perfume of eucalypts that fringe the suburban edges. Mature trees, their bark textured like ancient maps, stand sentinel along quiet streets, their branches reaching towards a sky that often burns a brilliant, clear blue. The terrain slopes downwards towards the broader plains, offering glimpses of distant, hazy horizons that hint at the vastness beyond. Even within its developed areas, Urrbrae retains a sense of spaciousness, a feeling of breathing room that encourages a slower, more contemplative pace.
The story of Urrbrae is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of market gardens and orchards that still dot its fringes, a vibrant continuation of its founding purpose. This land, once primarily dedicated to sustenance farming, now also supports a thriving local economy that balances residential growth with pockets of specialized commerce and research institutions, notably the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide, which has been a significant presence for decades. This concentration of scientific and agricultural expertise imbues Urrbrae with a unique character, a subtle hum of innovation beneath the placid surface of its everyday life. The quality of the afternoon light, slanting golden across the rooftops and gardens, often seems to illuminate the industrious spirit that has shaped Urrbrae over generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Urrbrae, 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 Urrbrae, in the City Of Mitcham local government area.
Detailed location data for Urrbrae includes the postcode (5064), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Mitcham), 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 Urrbrae 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. |