Flinders Park, South Australia
| Flinders Park Adelaide, South Australia |
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 Holbrooks Road |
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| Population: | 4,368 (2006 Census)[1] 4,180 (2001 Census)[2] |
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| Postcode: | 5025[3] | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 5.3 km (3 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre[3] | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | City of Charles Sturt[4] | ||||||||||||
| State electorate: | Croydon (2011)[5] | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Hindmarsh (2011)[6] | ||||||||||||
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Flinders Park is a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Charles Sturt.
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[edit] History
The suburb is named after explorer Matthew Flinders,[citation needed] with many of its streets bearing the names of famous explorers.
[edit] Geography
Flinders Park is located between Grange Road and the River Torrens, which form its northern and southern boundaries, respectively.[7]
[edit] Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 4,368 persons in Ridleyton on census night. Of these, 49.4% were male and 50.6% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (71.3%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Italy (6.9%), England (2.5%) and Greece (2.2%).[1]
The age distribution of Flinders Park residents is skewed slightly higher than the greater Australian population. 71.7% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 28.3% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
[edit] Politics
[edit] Local government
Flinders Park is part of Beverley Ward in the City of Charles Sturt local government area, being represented in that council by Edgar Agius and Mick Harley.[4]
[edit] State and federal
Flinders Park lies in the state electoral district of Croydon[5] and the federal electoral division of Hindmarsh.[6] The suburb is represented in the South Australian House of Assembly by Michael Atkinson[5] and federally by Steve Georganas.[6]
[edit] Community
[edit] Schools
Flinders Park Primary School is located on Holbrooks Road[8] and Cardinia Catholic School is on Captain Cook Avenue.[7]
[edit] Facilities and attractions
[edit] Parks
The largest greenspace in the suburb is Torrens Linear Park, lying along the River Torrens. The reserve of Flinders Park is located between Hartley Road and Flinders Parade. Other small reserves lie between Ross and Scott avenues and between Bass Place and Grant Place.[7]
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Roads
Flinders Park is serviced by Grange Road, linking the suburb to Adelaide city centre and the coast, and by Rowells Road, which forms its western boundary. Holbrooks Road divides the east of the suburb.[7]
[edit] Public transport
Flinders Park is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.[9]
[edit] Buses
The suburb is serviced by buses run by the Adelaide Metro.[9]
[edit] See also
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Flinders Park (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC41526&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "Flinders Park (State Suburb)". 2001 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2001&areacode=SSC41511&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Flinders Park, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. http://www.postcodes-australia.com/areas/sa/adelaide/flinders+park. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ a b "City of Charles Sturt Wards and Council Members". City of Charles Sturt. http://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Wards_and_Council_Members_Contact_Details.pdf. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ a b c "Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/news/?year=2010. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ a b c "Find my electorate: Hindmarsh". Australian Electoral Commission. http://apps.aec.gov.au/eSearch/LocalitySearchResults.aspx?filter=Hindmarsh&filterby=Electorate&divid=185. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ a b c d Adelaide and surrounds street directory (47th ed.). UBD. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7319-2336-6.
- ^ "Australian Schools Directory". Australian Schools Directory. http://www.australianschoolsdirectory.com.au. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ a b "Public Transport in Adelaide". Adelaide Metro official website. Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division. http://timetables.adelaidemetro.com.au/ttsearch.php. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
[edit] External links
- "City of Charles Sturt". Official website. City of Charles Sturt. http://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
Coordinates: 34°54′29″S 138°32′46″E / 34.908°S 138.546°E
