Greenwith, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GreenwithAdelaide, South Australia |
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Part of Greenwith from adjacent Cobbler Creek Recreation Park
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| Established | 1985 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5125 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 8 km (5 mi) from Modbury | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Tea Tree Gully | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | King | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Makin | ||||||||||||||
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Greenwith is a suburb located in the north-eastern part of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's part of the City of Tea Tree Gully council area. Greenwith is right next to Golden Grove and Salisbury Heights. It's also the most northern part of the big housing area known as Golden Grove.
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A Look Back: Greenwith's History
How Greenwith Got Its Name
Greenwith was named in 1846 by a man called Thomas Roberts. He was working for the South Australian Mining Association, helping to find minerals near the River Torrens. Thomas Roberts named his farm "Greenwith Farm." He picked this name because it reminded him of a mine he used to work at in a place called Truro, in Cornwall, England.
Later, the farm was owned by John Garfield Tilley. Today, you can still visit Greenwith Cottage, which is a historical site. The name "Greenwith" is still pronounced the same way it is in Cornwall: "green-with."
Building a New Community
In 1973, the South Australian Land Commission started buying land in the Golden Grove area. Their plan was to build new homes there. Then, in 1983, the South Australian Urban Land Trust hired a company called Delfin to develop the land. Construction of the suburb officially began in 1985.
In April 2017, after asking the community for their ideas, the City of Tea Tree Gully council made a change. They decided to rename a part of the Salisbury Heights suburb to "Greenwith." This made the Greenwith suburb about 20% bigger!
Exploring Greenwith's Geography
Greenwith has clear natural borders. To the south, you'll find Slate and Cobbler Creeks. Green Valley Drive is on the west side. Golden Grove and Para Roads are to the east. And to the north, the area reaches the Little Para River catchment.
From Greenwith, it's easy to get to the beautiful Adelaide Hills and the famous Barossa Valley wine region. You can reach these places by driving through One Tree Hill or Upper Hermitage.
Fun Things to Do in Greenwith
Schools and Learning
Greenwith has two primary schools that share a campus. These are Greenwith Primary School and Our Lady of Hope School.
Parks and Outdoor Adventures
Greenwith is a hilly area with many parks. Most of these parks have playgrounds for kids to enjoy. Several parks also feature lakes, creeks, or lovely walking trails. Some popular spots include the Para Wirra Conservation Park and Cobbler Creek Recreation Park.
Many of the lakes are good for fishing, and the local authorities don't usually stop people from doing it. You might find carp and guppies in the lakes. Sometimes, you might even spot a yabbie or two! There's also a dirt bike track nearby that local kids and teenagers like to use.
Shopping and Community Life
Greenwith has a community centre where people can gather. There's also a small shopping village for your everyday needs. A bigger shopping centre opened in Greenwith in 2015, offering even more choices.
Getting Around Greenwith: Transport
Greenwith is well-connected to the Adelaide city centre, also known as the CBD. You can catch Adelaide Metro buses to get there.
Bus Routes to the City
One main bus route is J2 (or C2X during express times). This bus goes through Golden Grove Village, the Tea Tree Plaza Interchange in Modbury, and then uses the special O-Bahn Busway to reach the city.
Another route, 548, also goes via Golden Grove Road and the O-Bahn Busway from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange to the city. There's also route 415, which takes you to the Salisbury railway interchange.
Local Bus Services
Greenwith also has four local Adelaide Metro minibus routes: G1, G2, G3, and RZ4. These buses travel from Golden Grove Village to different parts of Greenwith. They also connect with the more frequent buses that go to and from the Adelaide CBD.
Local Loop Services (7 Days a Week)
These buses run about once an hour:
- 591A Golden Grove-Greenwith Anti-Clockwise Loop via Atlantis Drive, The Golden Way, Thornton Drive, Green Valley Drive and Reuben Richardson Drive.
- 591C Golden Grove-Greenwith Clockwise Loop via Atlantis Drive, The Golden Way, Thornton Drive, Green Valley Drive and Reuben Richardson Drive.
- 592 Golden Grove-Greenwith Anti-Clockwise Loop via Bicentennial Drive, John Road, Golden Grove Road and The Golden Way.
- 593A Golden Grove-Greenwith Anti-Clockwise Loop via Atlantis Drive, The Golden Way, Thornton Drive, Green Valley Drive, Reuben Richardson Drive, Bicentennial Drive, John Road, Golden Grove Road and The Golden Way.
- 593C Golden Grove-Greenwith Clockwise Loop via Atlantis Drive, The Golden Way, Thornton Drive, Green Valley Drive, Reuben Richardson Drive, Bicentennial Drive, John Road, Golden Grove Road and The Golden Way.
City Buses During Peak Times
- 548 Greenwith To City via Golden Grove Road and O-Bahn Busway
- C2X Greenwith To City via Target Hill Rd, The Golden Way Express via O-Bahn Busway From Stop 50 Golden Grove Road
City Buses During Off-Peak Times
The last bus usually starts around 3 PM:
- J2 Greenwith to City via Golden Grove Village and O-Bahn Busway Limited Stop Service
- 548 Greenwith To Tea Tree Plaza via Golden Grove Road All Stops
Famous Faces from Greenwith
Reece Mastin: X Factor Winner
Reece Mastin was born in England in 1994. When he was 11 years old, his family moved to Greenwith. In 2011, Reece tried out for the TV show X Factor Australia (season 3). He ended up winning the whole show! After his big win, Reece Mastin has gone on to earn two ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards for his music.
