Edwardstown, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids EdwardstownAdelaide, South Australia |
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Looking south from the Cross Road bridge; Edwardstown is on the right (west)
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| Postcode(s) | 5039 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 6 km (4 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Marion | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Boothby | ||||||||||||||
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Edwardstown is a suburb located in the inner southern-western part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) southwest of Adelaide's city center. This area is part of the City of Marion local government area.
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About Edwardstown
Edwardstown is a busy suburb known for its shops and transport links. It's a great place to live with easy access to many parts of Adelaide.
How Edwardstown Got Its Shape
In 1989, the suburb of Edwardstown was divided into two parts. The area east of South Road became a new suburb called Melrose Park. This happened because Edwardstown was very large. It also stretched across areas managed by two different local councils. The larger western side of the suburb stayed as Edwardstown and belongs to the City of Marion.
Edwardstown's Local Government
Edwardstown is represented in both state and federal governments. For the state government, it falls into two areas. These are the South Australian House of Assembly districts of Badcoe and Elder. For the national government, it is part of the Australian House of Representatives area called the Division of Boothby. These districts help make sure the people of Edwardstown have a voice in government.
Shopping and Transport in Edwardstown
Edwardstown is home to the Castle Plaza Shopping Centre. This is a popular spot for locals to shop and meet. The suburb also has good public transport. You can easily get around using the Woodlands Park and Edwardstown railway stations.
Past Names of Edwardstown
The area we know as Edwardstown today used to have several different names. These included Hammersmith, Woodlands Park, St Mary's West, Ackland Gardens, and Mirreen. Over time, these smaller areas became part of the larger Edwardstown suburb.
