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Huntfield Heights
AdelaideSouth Australia
Postcode(s) 5163
LGA(s) City of Onkaparinga
Region Southern Adelaide
County Adelaide
State electorate(s) Kaurna
Federal Division(s) Kingston
Suburbs around Huntfield Heights:
Noarlunga Downs Hackham West Hackham
Noarlunga Downs Huntfield Heights Hackham
Noarlunga Downs Hackham Hackham

Huntfield Heights is a suburb located in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's part of a larger area called the City of Onkaparinga, which is a local government area that manages services for the community. The postcode for Huntfield Heights is 5163.

Where is Huntfield Heights?

Huntfield Heights is found in the southern part of Adelaide. It has clear boundaries that help people know where it starts and ends.

Location and Borders

  • To the north, the suburb is bordered by Honeypot Road.
  • The eastern and southern edges follow Main South Road. This is a major road in Adelaide.
  • The western border is marked by the Southern Expressway. This is a special highway designed to help traffic move quickly.

A Bit of History

Huntfield Heights wasn't always known by its current name. It has an interesting past that shows how places can change over time.

How Huntfield Heights Got Its Name

Before the late 1990s, Huntfield Heights was actually the southern part of another suburb called Hackham West. Later, it was given its own name. The suburb was named after Walter Morris Hunt. He was a former mayor of Noarlunga. A mayor is a leader elected by the people to manage a city or town council.

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