Hindmarsh, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hindmarsh Adelaide, South Australia
Manton Street, Hindmarsh
Hindmarsh Location in South Australia
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)
Suburbs around Hindmarsh: Croydon Ridleyton Brompton West Hindmarsh Hindmarsh Bowden Torrensville Thebarton North Adelaide

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Hindmarsh.

Hindmarsh is a lively suburb located very close to the heart of Adelaide, South Australia. It is part of the City of Charles Sturt area.

This suburb is found between South Road on its west side and North Adelaide. The River Torrens forms its southern edge. The Grange and Outer Harbour train lines run along its northeast side.

A Glimpse into Hindmarsh's Past

Before 1836, the land where Hindmarsh now stands was home to the Kaurna people. They were the original inhabitants of this area.

How Hindmarsh Got Its Name

The suburb was named after Sir John Hindmarsh. He was South Australia's very first Governor. In 1838, Governor Hindmarsh and Arthur Lindsay divided the land. This made Hindmarsh the first private town in the new colony of South Australia.

The Star Theatre's Story

In 1916, the old town hall in Hindmarsh was made bigger and updated. It became a picture theatre called the Star Theatre. This cinema was one of the first owned by cinema chain boss Dan Clifford. Over the years, it had different names like Odeon Star and Cinema Europa. It finally closed in 1990.

Hindmarsh Today

The modern suburb of Hindmarsh still includes the original village area. Its southern border is the Torrens River. Today, Hindmarsh also includes land between Port Road and the railway line. This means the railway line is now its northern border.

Who Lives in Hindmarsh?

In 2016, about 231 people lived in Hindmarsh. More than half of the residents (61.1%) were male.

Most people (66.8%) living here were born in Australia. Other countries of birth include England (5.2%), South Korea (4.3%), and Malaysia (3.8%). About 2.6% of the people in Hindmarsh are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.

When it comes to beliefs, many residents (46.8%) said they had no religion. Others were Catholic (17.9%) or Buddhist (6.8%). Most people (82.8%) in Hindmarsh were employed.

Community Life

The local newspaper for Hindmarsh used to be the Weekly Times Messenger. You can also find bigger newspapers like The Advertiser and The Australian.

Fun Places and Things to Do

Hindmarsh has many exciting places to visit and things to do!

The Gov: A Music Hotspot

The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, known as The Gov, opened in 1848. After some updates, new owners took over in 1993. They turned "The Gov" into a very popular live music venue. It has five different stages and hosts all kinds of music. Famous artists like Billy Bragg and Paul Kelly have played there. It also hosts local school concerts and weekly open mic sessions. The Gov has won awards for being the Best Live Music Venue. It's often called "the city's mecca for live music." It's also a popular spot during the Adelaide Fringe festival.

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre is a huge place for shows and concerts. It can hold up to 11,300 people! You can see everything from small performances to big music concerts here.

Other Cool Spots

• The 16,500-seat Hindmarsh Stadium is home to the Adelaide United football club.
• Holden Street Theatres is a place where you can watch different performing arts shows.
• The Education Development Centre is a conference venue.
• Seven Network's Adelaide studio is also located here.
• The Hindmarsh Library is a public library for everyone in the area.

Shopping and Eating

You'll find many cafes and restaurants along Port Road and in other parts of Hindmarsh. There's also Gaganis Bros, a big wholesaler.

Historic Buildings

St Saviours, Hindmarsh, at its opening in 1924

Hindmarsh has some important old buildings:

• The Hindmarsh Town Hall was built in 1936. It was designed by Christopher Arthur Smith. This building is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.
• The Sacred Heart Church on Port Road was designed in a Romanesque Revival style. It opened in 1924 as St Saviour's Church. In 1950, it was renamed Sacred Heart Church. This church and its nearby building are considered local heritage sites.

Getting Around Hindmarsh

Port Road and South Road, two of Adelaide's major roads, meet in Hindmarsh.

Tram stop outside the Entertainment Centre.

Port Road is a main road that connects Hindmarsh to the Adelaide city centre. South Road forms the western edge of the suburb.

You can use public transport to get around Hindmarsh:

• The Grange and Outer Harbour train lines run next to the suburb. The closest train station is Bowden.
• Adelaide Metro also has a tram service that goes to the Entertainment Centre. This tram ride is free if you start from anywhere in the city centre.
• Several bus routes also serve the suburb, making it easy to travel.