Black Forest, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black ForestAdelaide, South Australia |
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Population | 1,933 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 1,186/km2 (3,070/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1850 | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 5035 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 1.63 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 4.7 km (3 mi) SW of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Unley | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Badcoe | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Boothby | ||||||||||||||
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Black Forest is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Unley, bounded by the Glenelg tram line (north-west), the Seaford railway line (south-east), South Road (west) and East Avenue (east).
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History
There have been three Post Offices named Black Forest; the first opened on 1 September 1899 and was renamed Glandore in 1915, the second opened on 10 November 1947 and was renamed Clarence Park West in 1966 and the third opened on 8 January 1996.
Geography
Black Forest is bounded by the Glenelg Tramline (north), the Seaford railway line (south), South Road (west) and East Avenue (east).
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 1,846 persons in Black Forest on census night. Of these, 47.2% were male and 52.8% were female.
The majority of residents (79.0%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (3.1%) and Greece (2.3%).
Community
Schools
Black Forest Primary School opened in 1919 and is located on South Road.
Facilities and attractions
Parks
Forest Reserve is located near the centre of Black Forest. There is another small park on Byron Road, the Princess Margaret Playground.
Transport
Roads
Black Forest is serviced by South Road, and to a lesser degree by East Avenue.
Public transport
Black Forest is serviced by three tram stops, two train stations and buses on East Avenue and South Road. All services are run by the Adelaide Metro.
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