Hundred of Adelaide facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adelaide South Australia
The Old Toll House, Urrbrae, at roughly the centre of the hundred
Adelaide Location in South Australia
Established	29 October 1846
Area	270 km2 (106 sq mi)
County	Adelaide
Lands administrative divisions around Adelaide: Port Adelaide Yatala Yatala Port Adelaide Adelaide Onkaparinga Noarlunga Noarlunga Noarlunga

The Hundred of Adelaide is a special way of dividing land in South Australia. Think of it like an old-fashioned neighborhood or district. It covers all the inner parts of the city of Adelaide that are south of the River Torrens. This area was one of the very first "hundreds" to be officially created.

This "hundred" is part of a larger area called the County of Adelaide. It was named after Queen Adelaide, just like the city itself. Governor Frederick Robe gave it this name in 1846. The Hundred of Adelaide is about 106 square miles (275 square kilometers) in size.

What is a 'Hundred'?

A "hundred" is a historical way of dividing land. It was used in places like England and Australia a long time ago. The idea was to split up large areas into smaller, easier-to-manage sections. This helped with things like keeping records of who owned land and how much tax they should pay.

Why 'Hundred'?

The name "hundred" might make you think of the number 100. In some places, a hundred was an area that could support 100 families. Or it might have been an area big enough to provide 100 soldiers for an army. In South Australia, the "hundreds" weren't always exactly 100 square miles. They were just a way to divide the land.

Where is the Hundred of Adelaide?

The Hundred of Adelaide includes many of Adelaide's city areas. It covers the parts of the city south of the River Torrens. It also stretches north of the Sturt River. The land goes all the way to the Adelaide foothills in the east.

Its Boundaries

• The Torrens River forms its northern edge.
• The Sturt River makes up part of its southeastern boundary.
• Areas north of the Torrens River, like some inner suburbs, are actually in the Hundred of Yatala.

Plan of the Hundred of Adelaide, 1873

Who Was Queen Adelaide?

The city and the Hundred of Adelaide are both named after Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen. She was the wife of King William IV of the United Kingdom. She was Queen of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1837. Naming places after royalty was a common practice when new colonies were being established.

The Hundred Today

Even though the Hundred of Adelaide was created a long time ago, it's still an important historical division. It helps us understand how land was first organized in South Australia. While it's not used for everyday government anymore, it's part of the state's history.