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Gilles Plains
AdelaideSouth Australia
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Looking east along Grand Junction Road. Gilles Plains is on the right.
Postcode(s) 5086
LGA(s) City of Tea Tree Gully
State electorate(s) Port Adelaide
Federal Division(s) Sturt
Suburbs around Gilles Plains:
Walkley Heights Valley View
Oakden Gilles Plains Holden Hill
Hillcrest Windsor Gardens

Gilles Plains is a suburb located in the greater Adelaide area of South Australia. It's about 10 kilometers (or 6 miles) northeast of the main city center of Adelaide. It's a great place to live, with a mix of homes, schools, and shops.

History of Gilles Plains

How Gilles Plains Got Its Name

Gilles Plains is named after a very important person from early South Australia: Osmond Gilles. He was the first Colonial Treasurer, which means he was in charge of the money for the colony. He owned a large sheep farm near the Torrens River, and Gilles Plains was part of that land.

Farming in Early Gilles Plains

In its early days, Gilles Plains was mostly used for growing hay. Hay is a type of dried grass used to feed animals. In fact, in 1874, the biggest hay farm in all of South Australia was right here in Gilles Plains! It was owned by a person named J. A. W. Sudholz.

Schools in Gilles Plains

Gilles Plains is home to several schools, making it a good place for families.

  • Pinnacle College is located on Wandana Avenue.
  • St Pauls College can be found on Grand Junction Road.
  • Wandana Primary School is on Cowra Avenue, providing education for younger students.

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