Glenelg North, South Australia
| Glenelg North Adelaide, South Australia |
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 Holdfast Marina, Glenelg North |
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| Population | 5,699 (2006 Census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5045 | ||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||
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| State/territory electorate(s) | Morphett | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hindmarsh | ||||||||||||
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Glenelg North is a seaside suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in both the City of Holdfast Bay and the City of West Torrens.
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Demographics [edit]
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 5,699 persons in Glenelg North on census night. Of these, 50.7% were male and 49.3% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (72.9%) are of Australian birth, with the other common census response being England (7.6%).[1]
The age distribution of Glenelg North residents is skewed towards a slightly higher age bracket than the greater Australian population. 72.9% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 27.1% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
Community [edit]
The local newspaper is the Guardian Messenger. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian are also available.
Schools [edit]
St Leonards Primary School, located on Jervois Street, is the local public school.
Attractions [edit]
Glenelg North is the site of the Patawalonga boat haven and The Old Gum Tree.
It is also home to a replica of the vessel HMS Buffalo, the ship that brought settlers to the state. The replica is fitted out as a restaurant.
Shopping and dining [edit]
The Jetty Road shopping and dining precinct is a short walk from the suburb.
Parks [edit]
There are parks and green spaces throughout Glenlg North.
Beach [edit]
Glenelg North Beach extends along the coastal length of the suburb.
Transport [edit]
Roads [edit]
The suburb is serviced by the following main roads:
- Anzac Highway, connecting Adelaide to Glenelg
- Tapleys Hill Road, running north-south from Queenstown to Glenelg
Public transport [edit]
The suburb is serviced by bus routes, run by the Adelaide Metro:
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Glenelg North (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 December 2010.
External links [edit]
- City of Charles Sturt
- Local Government Association of SA - City of Charles Sturt
- 2006 ABS Census Data by Location
- St Leonards Primary School
Coordinates: 34°58′16″S 138°31′01″E / 34.971°S 138.517°E
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