West 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 West Richmond, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
| Locality | West 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 | -34.93939 |
| Longitude | 138.55031 |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Postcode | 5033 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 5 km west-southwest |
West Richmond is a locality in the City Of West Torrens local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km². It lies approximately 5 km west-southwest of Adelaide. West Richmond is located at 34.9394°S, 138.5503°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5033.
West Richmond unfurls itself along the gentle slopes that lead towards the shimmering expanse of the St Vincent Gulf, a place where the coastal air, carrying the subtle tang of salt, often softens the edges of the day. It lies 4.8 km west-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 252°T), and is situated 7.4 km south-south-west of Prospect. Here, the landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres, dotted with the hardy resilience of native shrubs and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea clinging to weathered fences. The terrain, neither dramatic nor entirely flat, offers a sense of rolling ease, a subtle invitation to wander. The houses, a mix of solid brick constructions and more modern dwellings, sit comfortably within their gardens, a quiet testament to lives lived and nurtured. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, paints the sky in hues of apricot and lavender, casting long shadows that stretch across the neighbourhood.
The history of West Richmond is a story woven with the agricultural past of the region, a time when the land yielded its bounty to diligent hands. Echoes of its farming origins can still be felt, though the focus has long shifted towards a vibrant, diverse local economy. The proximity to the coastline has always been a defining feature, influencing not only the climate but also the character of its people, who possess a certain laid-back charm. West Richmond is part of a larger urban tapestry, yet it retains a distinct identity, a place where the hum of everyday life is punctuated by the calls of seabirds and the distant murmur of the ocean.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West 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 West Richmond, in the City Of West Torrens local government area.
Detailed location data for West 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 West 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. |