Parkside, South Australia
| Parkside Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||||
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 St Raphael's Catholic School | |||||||||||||||
| Population | |||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,843/km2 (7,363/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1849[3] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5063[4] | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.63 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 2.4 km (1 mi) S of Adelaide city centre[4] | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Unley | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Unley (2011)[5] | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Adelaide (2011)[6] | ||||||||||||||
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Parkside is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Unley.
History
The suburb was once home to the mental health campus of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Known as 'The Parkside Asylum', it was the primary mental health facility in the state, and occupied approximately one-third of the suburb's area.[verification needed]
Parkside Post Office opened on 10 December 1859 and was renamed Eastwood in 1967.[7]
Geography
Parkside lies on the southern boundary of the southern park lands. It is bounded, among others, by Glen Osmond, Greenhill, Unley and Fullarton roads.[8]
Demographics
The 2011 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 4,634 persons in Parkside on census night. Of these, 46.9% were male and 53.1% were female.[2]
The majority of residents (72.3%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (5.2%), Greece (2.9%) and Italy (2.8%).[2]
The age distribution of Parkside residents is comparable to that of 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%.[2]
Community
The local newspaper is the Eastern Courier Messenger. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian are also available.[9]
Schools
Parkside Primary School is located on Robsart Street. St Raphael's School is on Glen Osmond Road.[10]
Facilities and attractions
Shopping and dining
The suburb is within walking distance of the Unley Road shopping and dining precinct.[8]
Parks
One of the largest parks in Parkside is Howard Florey Reserve, on the corner of Campbell Road and Fullarton Road. Henry Codd Reserve lies between Maud Street and Fuller Street and connects via a walking trail to the Leicester Street playground. There is also Mcleay Park, lying between George Street and Jaffrey Street. Most of these parks are fenced in, making them suitable for small children. All have their own playgrounds.[8]
Transportation
Roads
The suburb is serviced by several main roads. Unley and Fullarton roads connect the suburb to Adelaide city centre. Glen Osmond Road passes beside Parkside, linking the inner southeast of metropolitan Adelaide to the South Eastern Freeway.[8]
Public transport
Public transport in Parkside is serviced by routes 171 and 172, run by the Adelaide Metro.[11]
See also
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Parkside (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Parkside (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "How Unley Developed". City of Unley official website. City of Unley. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Parkside, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "Find my electorate". Australian Electoral Commission. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ^ a b c d Adelaide and surrounds street directory (47th ed.). UBD. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7319-2336-6.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "South Australian Newspapers". Newspapers.com.au. Australia G'day. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "Australian Schools Directory". Australian Schools Directory. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "Public Transport in Adelaide". Adelaide Metro official website. Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
External links
- "City of Unley". Official website. City of Unley. Retrieved 14 April 2011.