Inglewood, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Inglewood South Australia
Inglewood Inn
Inglewood Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5133
Location	24 km (15 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s)	Adelaide Hills Council
State electorate(s)	Newland
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Suburbs around Inglewood: Lower Hermitage Sampson Flat Kersbrook Lower Hermitage Upper Hermitage Inglewood Millbrook Chain of Ponds Houghton Paracombe Millbrook

Inglewood is a small town located near Adelaide in South Australia. It's part of the Adelaide Hills Council, which is like its local government. The town is close to other places like Houghton and Paracombe. In 2006, about 264 people lived in Inglewood.

Discovering Inglewood's Past

Inglewood started as a private area where people could buy land. It was named after a town in Cumberland, England. This helps us remember its early connections to Britain.

The Historic Inglewood Inn

A very important building in Inglewood is the historic Inglewood Inn. Thomas Deacon built it in 1858. This inn played a big part in how the area grew. Today, it is still standing and is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This means it's a special building that helps tell the story of the past.

Early Services and Shops

The Inglewood Post Office first opened its doors in July 1865. This was a key service for the people living there. Today, you can also find a bakery and a hairdresser in the town, both located on North East Road.

How Inglewood's Boundaries Changed

The official borders of Inglewood were set in October 2001. Over time, these borders have changed a little bit. For example, some parts of Lower Hermitage became part of Inglewood in 2005. Later, in 2015, an area from Millbrook also joined Inglewood.

The main road in Inglewood

Getting Around Inglewood

Inglewood does not have public transport like buses from Adelaide. However, there is a coach service run by Link SA. This coach travels from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange to towns like Gumeracha and Mount Pleasant.