Petwood
SA 5252 • South Australia
About Petwood
Petwood is a small rural locality in the Mount Barker District Council area of South Australia, situated in the Adelaide Hills approximately 37 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD. Covering around 17.5 square kilometres, the locality has a population of approximately 90 people. The area is characterised by rolling hills, open farmland, and rural residential properties, and sits within one of South Australia's most scenic and accessible rural regions.
Properties in Petwood are predominantly rural in nature, with agricultural land, small livestock operations, orchards, and lifestyle acreages typical of the broader Mount Barker district. The nearby township of Nairne provides access to schools, shops, and community facilities, while the regional centre of Mount Barker — one of the fastest growing towns in South Australia — is within easy reach. The Adelaide Hills setting gives Petwood residents access to excellent local produce, wineries, and scenic drives through the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges, making it well suited to those seeking a peaceful rural retreat within commuting distance of Adelaide.
Petwood falls under postcode 5252 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kavel electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- SouthLink / Adelaide Metro services (via Mount Barker or Nairne) — Adelaide CBD approx. 1 hr 10 min via South Eastern Freeway
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ South Eastern Freeway provides direct access to Adelaide; Mount Barker and Nairne are nearest service towns
A rural locality where all daily errands require a car; nearest shops are in Nairne or Mount Barker
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Saleyard Road