Ashford, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ashford Adelaide, South Australia
Ashford House, now part of the Ashford Special School
Postcode(s)	5035
LGA(s)	City of West Torrens
State electorate(s)	Badcoe
Federal Division(s)	Adelaide
Suburbs around Ashford: Marleston Keswick Keswick Kurralta Park Ashford Keswick, Forestville Kurralta Park, Glandore Everard Park, Forestville Forestville

Ashford is a suburb located southwest of Adelaide, in South Australia. It is part of the City of West Torrens area. This suburb has a unique triangular shape. It is bordered by three main roads: South Road, Anzac Highway, and Everard Avenue. Two important places in Ashford are Ashford Hospital and Ashford Special School.

A small stream called Brownhill Creek flows through Ashford. It runs in a special cement channel behind the school.

The name "Ashford" comes from a historic property. Dr. Charles George Everard settled in this area in 1838. He named his home and land "Ashford." This was in honor of Ashford, Kent, a town in England. His original residence, Ashford House, is now part of the Ashford Special School.

Who Grew Up in Ashford?

Many talented people have come from Ashford. Here are some notable individuals:

• Victoria Balomenos (born 1988), a soccer player
• Nick Benton (born 1991), a cricketer
• Simon Birmingham (born 1974), a politician
• Craig Bradley (born 1963), an Australian rules footballer and cricketer
• Emma Checker (born 1996), a soccer player
• Leanne Choo (born 1991), a badminton player
• Louis D'Arrigo (born 2001), a soccer player
• Harry Matthias (born 1998), a cricketer
• Harry Nielsen (born 1995), a cricketer
• Morgan Yaeger (born 1998), a basketball player