Bibaringa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BibaringaAdelaide, South Australia |
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 Bibaringa
Location in City of Playford
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| Established | 1966 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5118 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4 km (2 mi) southeast of Gawler | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Playford | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Schubert | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Spence | ||||||||||||||
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Bibaringa is a suburb located in the northern part of Adelaide, South Australia. It's a quiet area that sits on a unique ridge, offering views of the surrounding landscape. This suburb is part of the City of Playford local government area.
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Discovering Bibaringa
Bibaringa was established in 1966. It is known for its peaceful, rural feel, even though it's close to the bigger city of Adelaide. The postcode for Bibaringa is 5118.
Where is Bibaringa Located?
Bibaringa is positioned on a ridge, which is like a long, narrow hilltop. The main road that runs through it is the Gawler–One Tree Hill Road. This road follows the ridge, giving people who live or travel there some interesting views.
Views from the Ridge
On one side of Bibaringa, to the east, you can see the deep gorge of the South Para River. A gorge is a narrow valley with steep rocky walls. On the other side, to the west, you can look out over the wide, flat area known as the Adelaide Plains. This makes Bibaringa's location quite special, with different types of scenery on either side.
Nearby Places
Bibaringa is surrounded by several other suburbs. To the north, you'll find Gawler South and Evanston Park. To the west, it's close to Evanston South and Uleybury. To the south, it borders Uleybury again. To the east, you'll find Yattalunga and Kalbeeba. The larger town of Gawler is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to the southeast.
How Bibaringa is Governed
Like all places in Australia, Bibaringa is part of different government areas. For state government matters, it's in the Schubert area. For federal government matters, which deal with the whole country, Bibaringa is in the Spence area. These areas help decide who represents the community in parliament.
