Broadview, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Broadview Adelaide, South Australia
Prospect fair in 2018 hosted at Broadview Oval
Established	1915
Postcode(s)	5083
Location	6 km (4 mi) N of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of Port Adelaide Enfield City of Prospect
State electorate(s)	Enfield (2011)
Federal Division(s)	Adelaide (2011)
Suburbs around Broadview: Enfield Clearview Greenacres Sefton Park Broadview Manningham Nailsworth Collinswood Walkerville

Broadview is a friendly suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It is part of two local councils: the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the City of Prospect.

A Look Back at Broadview's History

Broadview Baptist Church, a local landmark.

Broadview was first planned in 1915 by C. H. Angas and K. D. Bowman. The land was then divided into smaller blocks and sold in 1918. This is when the suburb really started to grow.

A Post Office opened in Broadview on November 20, 1945. It served the community for many years before closing in 1987.

Where is Broadview Located?

Broadview is easy to find on the map. It sits right along Regency Road. The eastern edge of the suburb is marked by Hampstead Road. These main roads help people get around Broadview and to other parts of Adelaide.

Who Lives in Broadview?

In 2006, a count showed that 3,597 people lived in Broadview. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.6%), and 46.4% were male.

Most people living in Broadview (about 75%) were born in Australia. A smaller group, about 4%, were born in England. The age groups in Broadview are quite similar to the rest of Australia. Most residents are over 25 years old.

Fun Places and Things to Do in Broadview

Parks and Sports at Broadview Oval

Broadview Oval is a popular spot for outdoor activities. You can find it between Collingrove Avenue and McInnes Avenue. The oval has a playground, which is great for younger kids. It also has special lawns for croquet. The Broadview Croquet Club calls this place home.

Broadview Oval is also very important for sports. It's the home ground for the Broadview Football Club, known as the "Tigers." They play in the Adelaide Footy League and SANFL Juniors. Right next to the oval, you'll find tennis courts. These courts are where the Broadview Tennis Club plays.

Getting Around Broadview

Main Roads for Driving

Broadview is well-connected by roads. Regency Road runs through the suburb. Hampstead Road forms the eastern border. These roads make it easy for cars to travel in and out of Broadview.

Public Transport Options

If you prefer public transport, Broadview has options too. The suburb is served by buses run by Adelaide Metro. This makes it simple to travel to other parts of Adelaide without a car.