Andrews Farm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Andrews FarmAdelaide, South Australia |
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 Andrews Farm
Location in City of Playford
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| Established | 1991 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5114 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 29 km (18 mi) NE of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Playford | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Taylor (2011) | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Spence | ||||||||||||||
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Andrews Farm is a suburb located north of Adelaide, a big city in South Australia. It is part of the City of Playford area.
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A Quick Look at History
Andrews Farm became a suburb in 1991. Before that, it was known as Smithfield West. The name "Andrews Farm" was chosen to honor the Andrews family. They were local farmers who lived in the area for a long time.
Where is Andrews Farm?
Andrews Farm is located north of Elizabeth. It is also west of Smithfield Plains.
Suburb Boundaries
The suburb is surrounded by several roads and a major expressway. Its borders are the Northern Expressway, Curtis Road, Stebonheath Road, and Petherton Road.
How the Suburb Grew
Originally, Andrews Farm was shaped like a rectangle. Its western edge was Andrews Road. In 2011, the suburb was extended further west. This change made its new western border the Northern Expressway. This was done to keep the nearby suburb of Macdonald Park from being split by the new freeway.
Who Lives in Andrews Farm?
In 2006, about 3,336 people lived in Andrews Farm. By 2016, this number had more than doubled to 8,043 people!
Most residents (about 79.8%) were born in Australia. Another 8.1% were born in England.
The people living in Andrews Farm are generally younger than the average Australian. In 2006, about 46% of residents were younger than 25 years old. This is higher than the Australian average of 33.5%.
Community Life
Andrews Farm has its own local newspaper called the News Review Messenger. You can also find bigger newspapers like The Advertiser and The Australian.
St Columba College is a school located in the middle of the suburb. It is on President Avenue.
Parks and Fun Places
Andrews Farm has some great parks for outdoor activities.
Stebonheath Park
The largest park in the suburb is Stebonheath Park. You can find it in the central eastern part of Andrews Farm.
Andrews Park
Another park, Andrews Park, is located in the northeast section of the suburb.
Getting Around Andrews Farm
There are several ways to travel in and around Andrews Farm.
Main Roads
Curtis Road connects Andrews Farm to places like Munno Para and Angle Vale. It also links to the Max Fatchen Expressway. Davoren Road helps connect Andrews Farm to Smithfield.
Bus Services
Buses operated by Adelaide Metro serve Andrews Farm. The main bus routes use Curtis Road, President Avenue, and East Parkway. Other routes run along the edges of the suburb. These buses can take you to places like the Elizabeth Interchange, Smithfield Interchange, and the Munno Para Shopping City.
Bicycle Paths
If you like cycling, you'll find bicycle paths throughout Stebonheath Park. The Stuart O'Grady Bikeway runs along the western side of Andrews Farm. You can access it from Curtis Road and Petherton Road.
New Homes and Communities
Recently, two new housing developments have started in Andrews Farm. These are called Brookmont and St Andrews. Brookmont began selling land in late 2019. St Andrews started in early 2022. Both developments aim to create nice communities with parks, green spaces, and other facilities for sports and recreation.
