Golden Grove, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Golden Grove Adelaide, South Australia
Established	1985
Postcode(s)	5125
Area	27.7 km2 (10.7 sq mi)
Location	6 km (4 mi) from Modbury, South Australia
LGA(s)	City of Tea Tree Gully
State electorate(s)	King
Federal Division(s)	Makin
Suburbs around Golden Grove: Salisbury Heights Greenwith Salisbury East Golden Grove Yatala Vale Wynn Vale Surrey Downs Fairview Park

Golden Grove is a lively suburb located in the north-eastern part of Adelaide, South Australia. It's part of the City of Tea Tree Gully area. This suburb is surrounded by other cool places like Wynn Vale, Surrey Downs, and Greenwith.

Golden Grove's Story

How Golden Grove Got Its Name

The story of Golden Grove began in September 1839. That's when Captain Adam Robertson and his wife arrived in South Australia. They decided to settle in the area we now call Golden Grove.

In 1853, Captain Robertson gave a piece of his land to the community. This land was used to build a school. He suggested naming the area "Golden Grove" after the last ship he commanded. Even though he later tried to stop the postal service from using the name, it stuck!

Growing into a Community

For many years, the land in Golden Grove was used for farming. In 1972, a big part of the area was bought by a company that mined sand.

Then, in 1973, the South Australian Land Commission started buying land. Their goal was to create new housing areas in Golden Grove and Wynn Vale.

A company called Lend Lease began developing the land in 1983. Construction of new homes started in 1985. Many people wanted to live here, and over 200 building plots were sold in the very first week! The last plots were sold in 2002.

The Settlement Estate

More land became available in Golden Grove in 2007. This new area is known as 'The Settlement' estate. It's special because it's built on the original land owned by Captain Adam Robertson. You can even find his old homestead still standing there today! This estate includes new homes, a small shopping area, and places for older people to live.

Golden Grove's Location

Golden Grove is bordered by natural features like Slate and Cobbler Creeks to the north. To the west, you'll find the Cobbler Creek Park. The suburb's other borders include main roads like Helicon Drive and The Grove Way, and also Yatala Vale Road to the south.

What's in Golden Grove?

Golden Grove has many great facilities for its residents.

Aerial view of Golden Grove and Greenwith, looking north.

Schools and Learning

The area is home to three major high schools:

• Gleeson College
• Pedare Christian College
• Golden Grove High School

These schools are all connected in a special campus. This campus also includes the Golden Grove Recreation Centre, which is a great place for sports and activities. There are also primary schools like Golden Grove Primary School and Pedare Primary Campus for younger students.

Shopping and Services

The Grove Shopping Centre, also known as "Golden Grove Village," is a popular spot. It has many different shops, including:

• Big W
• Woolworths
• Drakes

You can also find places to eat, specialty stores, and banks here. A police station was opened in the suburb in 2006, helping to keep the community safe.

Sports and Recreation

The Harpers Field complex is a big sports area. It has clubrooms and a community centre that were updated in 2024. This is where the Golden Grove Football Club and Golden Grove Cricket Club play their games.

For outdoor fun, the Cobbler Creek Recreation Park is nearby. It's a large park with lots of space to explore.

Getting Around Golden Grove

Bus Services

Golden Grove has a bus interchange at The Grove Village. This is a central spot where many Adelaide Metro buses stop. These buses help people travel to and from the Adelaide city centre and other nearby suburbs.

In 2020, the state government invested $33 million to build a new Park & Ride facility in Golden Grove. This facility, which opened in 2022, makes it easier for bus commuters to park their cars and catch a bus. It connects to the Adelaide O'Bahn bus corridor, which is a special busway that helps buses travel faster. There are even ideas to extend the O'Bahn further into Golden Grove in the future!