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Evandale
AdelaideSouth Australia
Evandale is located in Greater Adelaide
Evandale
Evandale
Location in Greater Adelaide
Postcode(s) 5069
Area 0.4 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
LGA(s) City of Norwood Payneham St Peters
State electorate(s) Dunstan
Federal Division(s) Sturt
Suburbs around Evandale:
Joslin Royston Park Payneham
St Peters Evandale Payneham South
Stepney Maylands Trinity Gardens

Evandale is a small suburb located in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's part of a larger area called the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters. Evandale is surrounded by other suburbs and main roads. For example, Payneham Road is to its northwest, and Portrush Road is to its east. Smaller streets mark its northern and southern edges.

Discovering Evandale: A Small Suburb

Evandale is a quiet residential area. A suburb is like a neighborhood, usually found just outside the main city center. People live in suburbs, and they often have homes, parks, and local shops.

Where is Evandale Located?

Evandale is in Adelaide, which is a big city in Australia. Imagine Adelaide as a large puzzle. Evandale is one small, important piece of that puzzle. It's close to the heart of the city but still offers a peaceful living space.

Evandale's Local Government

Evandale is managed by the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters. This is a local government body. They help manage things like roads, parks, and community services. Every suburb belongs to a local government area.

How Local Government Works

Local governments are important. They make decisions that affect people living in the area every day. This includes things like rubbish collection, maintaining public spaces, and planning for new buildings.

Representing Evandale: State and Federal Government

People in Evandale also have representatives in bigger governments.

State Government Representation

For the state government, Evandale is part of the electoral district of Dunstan. An electoral district is an area that votes for a person to represent them in the state parliament. This person helps make laws for South Australia.

Federal Government Representation

At the national level, Evandale is in the Division of Sturt. A division is similar to an electoral district, but for the federal parliament. The person elected here helps make laws for all of Australia.

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