Evanston Gardens, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Evanston GardensAdelaide, South Australia |
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Tambelin Railway Station in Evanston Gardens
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 Evanston Gardens
Location in Town of Gawler
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| Postcode(s) | 5116 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 35 km (22 mi) NE of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Town of Gawler | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Light (2011) | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Spence | ||||||||||||||
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Evanston Gardens is a suburb located just north of Adelaide, in South Australia. It's part of the Town of Gawler, which is a bit like a local council area.
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Where is Evanston Gardens?
Evanston Gardens is located along a road called Angle Vale Road. To its east, you'll find the Sturt Highway, which is a major road that goes around Gawler.
Who Lives in Evanston Gardens?
In 2006, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 770 people living in Evanston Gardens. About half of them were male and half were female.
Most residents (about 78%) were born in Australia. Another 8% were born in England.
The age groups in Evanston Gardens are similar to the rest of Australia. About 63% of people were over 25 years old. Around 37% were younger than 25 years old.
Community Life
People in Evanston Gardens can read local newspapers like the News Review Messenger and The Bunyip. Other newspapers, such as The Plains Producer, The Advertiser, and The Australian, are also available.
Schools in the Area
Evanston Gardens Primary School is located right on Angle Vale Road. This school helps educate the younger residents of the suburb.
Fun Places and Facilities
Parks to Explore
Karbeethon Reserve is a park located on Angle Vale Road. There are also other parks throughout the suburb, especially along Hindmarsh Boulevard. These parks are great places for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Getting Around
Roads for Travel
Evanston Gardens is connected by Angle Vale Road. This road helps people get to other major roads like Port Wakefield Road and the Sturt Highway.
Public Transport Options
Public transport services in Evanston Gardens are run by Adelaide Metro. This makes it easier for people to travel without a car.
Train Services
The Gawler railway line passes through Evanston Gardens. The closest train station for residents is Tambelin.
