Hindmarsh, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HindmarshAdelaide, South Australia |
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Manton Street, Hindmarsh
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 Hindmarsh
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 231 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 262.5/km2 (680/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | c. 1838 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5007 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.88 km2 (0.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3.5 km (2 mi) NW of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Charles Sturt | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | West Torrens | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Adelaide (2011) | ||||||||||||||
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Hindmarsh is an inner suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Charles Sturt.
The suburb is located between South Road to the west and North Adelaide. The River Torrens forms its southern boundary and the Grange and Outer Harbour railway line forms the northeast.
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History
The suburb is named after South Australia's first Governor, Sir John Hindmarsh.
Hindmarsh was the first private town laid out in the colony of South Australia. The Village of Hindmarsh was established on land owned by Governor Hindmarsh which, in 1838, he appears to have sold to relatives. It seems the Governor "acquired a dubious reputation by prohibiting squatting in the Parklands, thus forcing people to acquire land in the subdivision".
Geography
The suburb is located between South Road to the west and North Adelaide. The River Torrens forms its southern boundary and the Grange and Outer Harbour railway line forms the northeast.
Demographics
The 2016 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 231 persons in Hindmarsh on census night. Of these, 61.1% were male and 38.9% were female.
The majority of residents (66.8%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (5.2%), South Korea (4.3%), Malaysia (3.8%), Thailand (3.3%), and Italy (1.9%). Additionally, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent made up 2.6% of the suburb.
In terms of religious affiliation, 46.8% of residents attributed themselves to being irreligious, 17.9% attributed themselves to being Catholic, 6.8% attributed themselves to be Buddhist, and 6.4% attributed themselves to being Eastern Orthodox. Within Welland, 82.8% of the residents were employed, with the remaining 17.2% being unemployed.
Community
The local newspaper is the Weekly Times Messenger. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian are also available.
Facilities and attractions
Within Hindmarsh is the 16,500-seat Hindmarsh Stadium, home to the Adelaide United football club, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and the Seven Network's Adelaide studio.
Shopping and dining
There are several cafes and restaurants along Port Road and elsewhere in the suburb.
Transport
Port Road is the main arterial road connecting the suburb to the Adelaide city centre, while South Road forms its western boundary.
Hindmarsh is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro:
- The Grange and Outer Harbour railway line passes beside the suburb. The closest station is Bowden.
- Adelaide Metro operates a tram service to the Entertainment Centre, which is free from anywhere in the city centre.
- The suburb is serviced by several bus routes.
Images for kids
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St Saviours, Hindmarsh, at its opening in 1924
