Heathfield, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Heathfield South Australia
Heathfield
Heathfield Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5153
LGA(s)	Adelaide Hills Council
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Localities around Heathfield: Upper Sturt Stirling Aldgate Ironbank Heathfield Aldgate Scott Creek Scott Creek Mylor

Heathfield is a lovely small town located in the beautiful Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. It's not far from the town of Stirling. Heathfield is a place where you can find many interesting spots.

You'll find Heathfield High School and Heathfield Primary School here. There's also Heathfield Oval, which is a great place for sports. You can also find a waste depot, a sand and metal business, and a retirement village. Heathfield even has a special farm that uses biodynamic methods, which means it focuses on natural and sustainable farming. Plus, there are lots of walking trails to explore!

Heathfield is very close to the Mount Lofty Ranges, which are famous hills. This area also has a small nature park called Woorabinda. Many local people enjoy walking their dogs there. It's also a popular spot for ducks who often get fed by visitors.

There has been some discussion about building a new service station in Heathfield. Some local people are against it, while others support the idea. The local council, which helps manage the area, has also shared its opinion on the plan.

Heathfield offers a mix of quiet country life, but it's still only about 15 minutes away from the big city of Adelaide. Because of this, many different kinds of people live here. Some are looking for a peaceful home, while others are farmers. Back in 2006, about 1,000 people lived in Heathfield.

Getting Around Heathfield

It's easy to travel around Heathfield and to nearby places using buses.

Bus Routes

Heathfield is served by a few bus routes. These include 865 and 894H.

• Route 865 can take you to the City from either Stirling or Aldgate. Many of these buses continue to Crafers as route 866. During busy times, some buses even go all the way to the city.
• Route 894H is a special school bus. It travels to the Blackwood interchange, which is a place where you can switch to other transport.

Past Train Services

Before 1987, Heathfield also had train services. These trains were part of the Bridgewater railway line. They helped people travel to and from the city.

Learning and Sports

Heathfield is home to a well-known high school that focuses on a popular sport.

Heathfield High School

Heathfield High School is located right in the Adelaide Hills. This school is very famous for its special program in volleyball.

• The Special Interest Volleyball Program helps young players develop their skills.
• Thanks to this program, Heathfield High School has become the most successful volleyball school in all of Australia.