Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral
39 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral is a churches and cathedral in Adelaide, South Australia, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,084 visitor reviews. It ranks #6 of 14 landmarks in Adelaide.
Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral at a glance
- Category
- Churches And Cathedrals
- State
- South Australia
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Reviews
- 1,084
- Adelaide rank
- #6 of 14
- National rank
- #181 of 489
About Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral
Located in Adelaide, South Australia, Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral is catalogued as a churches and cathedral — one of 5 churches and cathedrals tracked across Australia. Among Adelaide's landmarks it currently ranks #6 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.
Visitors rate Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral 4.8 out of 5 across 1,084 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the churches and cathedrals category nationally it ranks #2 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral ranks #181 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 37%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within South Australia it sits at #8 of 31, and within the churches and cathedrals category it holds #2 of 5 Australia-wide. Its 4.8 rating runs above the churches and cathedrals average of 4.66, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral is located at 39 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Adelaide. For the wider context, the Adelaide city page ranks all 14 local landmarks side by side, and the Churches And Cathedrals category page compares Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral worth visiting?
- Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral is a churches and cathedral in Adelaide, South Australia, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,084 visitor reviews. It ranks #6 of 14 landmarks in Adelaide.
- Where is Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral?
- Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral is located at 39 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral?
- Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral is categorised as churches and cathedral. You can explore more churches and cathedrals across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral rated?
- Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 1,084 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral?
- By visitor review volume, Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral ranks #181 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 37%), #8 of 31 in South Australia, and #6 of 14 in Adelaide.
- How does Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral compare to other churches and cathedrals?
- Among 5 churches and cathedrals catalogued across Australia, Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral ranks #2 by review volume, and its 4.8 rating beats the category average of 4.66.
- What landmarks are near Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral?
- The closest landmarks to Saint Francis Xavier's Cathedral are Victoria Square (167 m away), Sydney Place Mural (409 m away), Chinatown Adelaide South Australia (516 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.