Glandore, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glandore Adelaide, South Australia
Fountain and rotunda located on the grounds of the Glandore Community Centre
Postcode(s)	5037
Location	4 km (2 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s)	City of Marion City of West Torrens
State electorate(s)	Badcoe
Federal Division(s)	Adelaide Boothby
Suburbs around Glandore: Plympton Kurralta Park Ashford, Everard Park Plympton, South Plympton Glandore Everard Park Black Forest Clarence Park South Plympton Edwardstown Clarence Gardens

Glandore is a suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It's a unique place because it's partly in the City of Marion and partly in the City of West Torrens. People believe the name Glandore comes from a town in County Cork, Ireland. This is where the family of John O'Dea, one of the first people to own land here, originally came from.

A Look Back at Glandore

The part of Glandore that is in the City of Marion was once known as Edwardstown.

Schools and Homes for Children

There was a special school here called the Edwardstown Industrial School. It opened in 1898 and later changed its name to Glandore Industrial School in 1949. This school helped boys who were under the care of the state. Girls who needed similar care were sent to a different place called Seaforth Home.

In 1958, the Glandore Industrial School became the Glandore Children's Home. It continued to look after boys until it closed its doors in 1966.

Windana Remand Home

From 1965 to 1975, another place called the Windana Remand Home was located on Naldera Street. It was on the same grounds as the Glandore Boys Home. This facility was a place for young males who needed temporary care or supervision.

About Glandore Today

Glandore is located southwest of Adelaide. It's about halfway between the popular beach suburb of Glenelg and the city center.

Where is Glandore?

Glandore has clear borders:

• To the north, it's bordered by Anzac Highway.
• To the south, you'll find Cross Road.
• South Road forms its eastern border.
• On the west side, it's bordered by Beckman Street and Winifred Avenue.

Other suburbs close to Glandore include Edwardstown, Black Forest, Everard Park, Kurralta Park, and Plympton.

Getting Around Glandore

The Glenelg tram line runs right through the middle of the suburb. This makes it easy for people to travel. There are tram stops within Glandore at South Road, Burke Street, and Beckman Street.

Local Government Areas

As mentioned, Glandore is split between two different local councils. The area north of the tram line is part of the City of West Torrens. The area south of the tram line belongs to the City of Marion. These councils help manage local services and facilities for the residents.

Parks and Community Places

Glandore has several nice parks where people can relax and play. These include Glandore Oval and Jubilee Park.

There are also shared grounds that are home to the Glandore Community Centre. This center is a hub for local activities. You'll also find the Coast FM radio station and Community Centres SA located here, providing services and entertainment to the community.