Burton, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BurtonAdelaide, South Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 5110 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 21 km (13 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Salisbury | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ramsay | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Spence | ||||||||||||||
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Burton is a small suburb located about 21 kilometres north of Adelaide, South Australia. It's a residential area found on the flat lands of the Adelaide Plains. Burton is home to two special wetland areas, including a place called Kaurna Park.
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A Look Back in Time
Long ago, the Kaurna people, an Aboriginal Australian group, lived on the land where Burton is now. They were the traditional owners of this area. The first church building in Burton was a Methodist chapel. It was built in 1858 and was also used as a schoolroom.
Learning at Burton
Burton Primary School is a local school for students from Reception to Year 7. It opened in 1990 and teaches over 400 students every year. Many students come from diverse backgrounds. In 2006, about 40% of students came from homes where English was not the first language. The school had students from 15 different countries!
Because of this, the school focuses on helping students learn English. They also help students keep up their first languages. For example, they offered programs for Khmer and Vietnamese. Burton Primary was even chosen as an Apple Distinguished School. This is a special award given to only a few schools across Australia.
Getting Around Burton
Getting around Burton is easy with Adelaide Metro public transport. There are three main bus routes that go through Burton's streets. These buses can take you to places like Paralowie Shopping Centre, Mawson Interchange, and Virginia.
Nature's Corner: Kaurna Park
Kaurna Park is a beautiful urban wetland in Burton. It was created from old farmland. The park is named after the Kaurna, who are the traditional owners of this land. A river called Wodliparri flows into these wetlands. Wodliparri is the Kaurna name for the Milky Way!
The park has winding paths and boardwalks that let you explore. You can walk across channels and see many native plants growing. This wetland is a home and a resting place for many animals, birds, and other creatures.
The City of Salisbury council and the Kaurna Aboriginal Community worked together on Kaurna Park. They created a special trail that teaches visitors about Kaurna culture and history. The project helps build respect for Kaurna culture. It also helps bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians closer together.
Who Lives in Burton?
In 2001, about 3,414 people lived in Burton. The suburb covers an area of 9.6 square kilometres. The community is very multicultural. In 2001, many residents were born in other countries. These included the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Poland, Italy, and Greece.
Most people in Burton in 2001 followed the Christian faith, especially Catholicism. Many people also said they didn't follow any religion. Some residents were Buddhist. Almost all the homes in Burton are separate houses.
