Renown Park, South Australia
| Renown Park Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||||
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 Harrison Road, Renown Park | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,576 (2006 Census)[1] 1,676 (2001 Census)[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1920 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5008[3] | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4.1 km (3 mi) SE of Adelaide city centre[3] | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Charles Sturt | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Croydon (2011)[4] | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Adelaide (2011)[5] | ||||||||||||||
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Renown Park is an inner northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Charles Sturt.
Geography
The suburb lies between Torrens Road and the Gawler Central railway line, which form its southwestern and eastern boundaries, respectively.[6]
History
The suburb was established in 1920. It emerged from the sale of land belonging to a John McQuillan upon his death. The land was described in an advertisement as "that fine level area just beyond the Ovingham railway-station".
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 1,576 persons in Renown Park on census night. Of these, 47.3% were male and 52.7% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (56.7%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Vietnam (5.4%), England (3.3%), Greece (2.8%) and Poland (2.1%).[1]
The age distribution of Renown Park residents is slightly higher than the greater Australian population. 71% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 29% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
Community
The local newspaper is the Weekly Times Messenger. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian are also available.[7]
Schools
Brompton Primary School is located on Napier Street.[8]
Facilities and attractions
Parks
Sam Johnson Sportsground is located between Bolingbroke Avenue and Cavan Avenue.[6]
Transportation
Roads
Renown Park is serviced by South Road, linking the suburb to the far north and south of Adelaide, and Torrens Road, which connects Renown Park with Adelaide city centre.[6]
Public transport
Renown Park is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.[9]
Trains
The Gawler railway line passes beside the suburb. The closest station is Ovingham, on Renown Park's southeastern boundary.[9]
Buses
The suburb is serviced by bus routes run by the Adelaide Metro.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Renown Park (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "Renown Park (State Suburb)". 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Renown Park, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ "Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ "Find my electorate". Australian Electoral Commission. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ a b c 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 10 May 2011.
- ^ "Australian Schools Directory". Australian Schools Directory. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ^ a b c "Public Transport in Adelaide". Adelaide Metro official website. Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
The Advertiser, 28 July 1920.
External links
- "City of Charles Sturt". Official website. City of Charles Sturt. Retrieved 10 May 2011.