Port Noarlunga South, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Port Noarlunga SouthAdelaide, South Australia |
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 Port Noarlunga South
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1923 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5167 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 30 km (19 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Onkaparinga | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Southern Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| County | Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kaurna | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Kingston | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Adjoining suburbs Climate Coordinates Location |
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Port Noarlunga South is a suburb in South Australia. It is part of the larger Adelaide metropolitan area. This suburb is located right on the coast of Gulf St Vincent. It sits about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south of Adelaide's city center.
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History of Port Noarlunga South
Port Noarlunga South started as a private land development in 1923. Parts of it were first called Paringa and Port Onkaparinga.
Changes to the Suburb's Borders
Over time, the suburb's boundaries changed. In 1960, some land from an area called Onkaparinga was added. Later, in 1995, a piece of land was removed. This land was used to create a new suburb called Seaford Meadows.
Naming South Port Beach
In 2001, the South Port Surf Life Saving Club suggested a name change. They wanted to rename parts of Port Noarlunga and Port Noarlunga South as South Port. However, this idea was later dropped. Local officials from the City of Onkaparinga discussed the issue. Instead, they decided to look into officially naming the beach as South Port Beach.
Where is Port Noarlunga South Located?
Port Noarlunga South has clear boundaries. To the north, it follows the middle of the Onkaparinga River channel. The coastline along Gulf St Vincent forms its western edge. Aldam Road is its southern border. To the east, it is partly bordered by Commercial Road and also by the Onkaparinga River.
Land Use in the Suburb
The land in Port Noarlunga South is used for different things. The western side has homes where people live. The eastern side is mostly 'open space'. This area is part of the Onkaparinga River Recreation Park.
Government and Representation
Port Noarlunga South is part of different government areas.
- For federal elections, it is in the Division of Kingston.
- For state elections, it is in the electoral district of Kaurna.
- For local services, it is managed by the City of Onkaparinga.
Onkaparinga Community Playground
At the northern end of Port Noarlunga South, there is a large playground. It is located between Saltfeet Street to the west and the Onkaparinga River to the east.
A Unique Community Project
This playground is special because the community helped build it. It is unique in South Australia for this reason. People raised A$250,000 from community sponsors. Then, volunteers built the playground between June 18 and 23, 2002.
How the Playground Project Started
The idea for this project came from research done in Christies Beach. A public meeting was held, and then a non-profit group was formed. This group worked to make the playground happen.
Names for the Playground
As of 2013, the City of Onkaparinga had not chosen an official name. So, it is known by a few different names:
- The South Australian government calls it Jubilee Park or A E Young Reserve.
- The local community often calls it the Adventure Playground.
