Mile End South, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mile End South Adelaide, South Australia
Street in Mile End South
Postcode(s)	5031
LGA(s)	City of West Torrens
State electorate(s)	West Torrens
Federal Division(s)	Adelaide
Suburbs around Mile End South: Hilton Mile End Railway Yards Hilton Richmond Mile End South Keswick Terminal Marleston Keswick Keswick

Mile End South is a suburb located in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's part of the local government area known as the City of West Torrens. Think of a suburb as a neighborhood or a smaller town that is part of a bigger city.

What is Mile End South?

Mile End South is a residential area where people live and work. It's located just south of another suburb called Mile End. This is how it got its name! The name "Mile End South" was used by people as early as 1913. However, it wasn't officially recognized until 1944. A special committee in South Australia, which decides names for places, formally adopted it then.

Where is it Located?

Mile End South is positioned in a busy part of Adelaide. It's surrounded by several other suburbs and important places.

• To its north is Mile End.
• To its east, you'll find the Keswick Terminal, which is a major transport hub.
• To the south is Keswick.
• To the west, it borders Hilton and Richmond.

Understanding Local Government

When we say Mile End South is in the City of West Torrens, it means that this local council is responsible for managing services in the area. These services include things like:

• Collecting rubbish
• Maintaining local parks and roads
• Planning for new buildings

This helps keep the suburb a nice place to live for everyone.

History of the Name

The name "Mile End South" is quite simple. It literally means "south of Mile End." The suburb of Mile End itself was named after a place in London, England. When new areas were settled around Adelaide, it was common to name them after places in the home country.

How Names Become Official

For a place name to become official, it goes through a process. In South Australia, the Nomenclature Committee is in charge of this. They make sure names are clear, don't cause confusion, and are properly recorded. This is why "Mile End South" was formally adopted in 1944, even though people had been using the name for many years before that.