Brompton, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brompton Adelaide, South Australia
Stobie pole in Brompton
Brompton Location in South Australia
Established	1849
Postcode(s)	5007
Location	3.8 km (2 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of Charles Sturt
State electorate(s)	Croydon (2011)
Federal Division(s)	Adelaide (2011)
Suburbs around Brompton: Ridleyton Renown Park Renown Park Ridleyton Brompton Bowden Hindmarsh Hindmarsh Bowden

Chief Street, Brompton

Housing development in Brompton

Brompton is a lively suburb located just north of Adelaide, South Australia. It's part of the City of Charles Sturt area.

History of Brompton

Brompton was started in June 1849. It grew very quickly! By October of the same year, many new homes and shops had been built. What was once empty land became a busy place.

A Post Office first opened nearby in 1879. It was renamed a couple of times before becoming the Brompton Post Office in 1991.

Where is Brompton?

This suburb is located between Torrens Road and the main railway line. Torrens Road forms its northern border.

Who Lives in Brompton?

In 2016, about 3,537 people lived in Brompton. It's a diverse place! Many residents were born in Australia. Others come from countries like China, Greece, England, Vietnam, and India. There are also people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent living here.

Community Life

Brompton has a local newspaper called the Weekly Times Messenger.

Community Groups and Places

The Bowden Brompton Community Centre is a hub for local activities. You can find it on Green Street. Brompton is also home to the Adelaide Croatian Club.

Schools in Brompton

There are two schools in the area. Bowden Brompton Community School is on Torrens Road. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is located on East Street.

Things to Do and See

Shopping and Eating

Brompton has a shopping and dining area on Hawker Street. You can also find the Brompton Hotel and the Excelsior Hotel here.

Parks and Green Spaces

The Hindmarsh Incinerator in Josiah Mitton Reserve, designed by Walter Burley Griffin.

Brompton has several parks where you can relax and play. The biggest one is Josiah Mitton Reserve. It's located between Wood Avenue and Burley Griffin Boulevard.

This reserve is special because it has the Hindmarsh Incinerator. This building was designed by a famous architect named Walter Burley Griffin in 1935. It's one of only two buildings he designed in South Australia. Other parks in Brompton include Stormrage Reserve, Thomas Harkness Reserve, and Ethelbert Reserve.

Motorsport History

From 1949 to 1979, Brompton was famous for the Rowley Park Speedway. This was a dirt track for racing cars and motorbikes. It was built in an old brick pit. The speedway held races every Friday night during the warmer months. Over 10,000 people could watch the races!

A well-known person named Kym Bonython promoted the speedway for many years. He made Rowley Park a very popular place in Adelaide. The speedway closed in 1979. Now, homes are built where the track used to be. In 1965, Australia's first Demolition derby was held at Rowley Park.

Getting Around Brompton

Roads

The main road in Brompton is Torrens Road. It connects the suburb to the centre of Adelaide. Hawker Street also runs through the middle of Brompton. Many of the local streets are old and narrow, making them quiet with less traffic.

Public Transport

Brompton is served by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.

Trains

While there isn't a train station right in Brompton, the Grange and Outer Harbor railway lines pass nearby. The closest station is Bowden. For the Gawler railway line, the closest station is Ovingham.

Buses

Several bus routes serve Brompton, making it easy to get around. These include routes 230, 232, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, and N254.

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