Cheltenham, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CheltenhamAdelaide, South Australia |
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| Population | 2,175 (2006 census) 2,043 (2001 Census) |
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| Established | 1849 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5014 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9.2 km (6 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Charles Sturt | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cheltenham (2011) | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hindmarsh | ||||||||||||||
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Cheltenham is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located on Kaurna Land in the City of Charles Sturt.
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Geography
The suburb lies between Port Road and Cheltenham Parade, which form its southwest and eastern boundaries respectively. The suburb is split in two by the Outer Harbor railway line.
History
Cheltenham Post Office opened on 8 February 1897 and closed in 1910.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 2,175 persons in Cheltenham on census night. Of these, 50.4% were male and 49.6% were female.
The majority of residents (77.1%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (4.8%) and Italy (2.5%).
The age distribution of Cheltenham residents is similar to that of the greater Australian population. 68.5% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 31.5% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
Facilities and attractions
Cheltenham Cemetery
Cheltenham Cemetery, located between Port Road and Cheltenham Parade, was established in 1876.
Transportation
Roads
Cheltenham is serviced by Port Road, connecting the suburb to Port Adelaide and Adelaide city centre, and by Cheltenham Parade.
Public transport
Cheltenham is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.
Rail
The Outer Harbor train service passes through the suburb. The closest stations are Cheltenham and Cheltenham Racecourse. (now closed).
Trams previously ran through Cheltenham, but the lines were removed.
Buses
The suburb is serviced by bus routes run by the Adelaide Metro.
