Seaton, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seaton Adelaide, South Australia
A post-war home in Seaton
Seaton Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5023
Location	9 km (6 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s)	City of Charles Sturt
State electorate(s)	Lee
Federal Division(s)	Hindmarsh
Suburbs around Seaton: West Lakes Royal Park Hendon Albert Park Albert Park Woodville West West Lakes Grange Seaton Woodville West Findon Fulham Gardens Fulham Gardens Kidman Park Kidman Park
Footnotes	Adjoining suburbs

Seaton is a suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It's located in the western part of the city. You can find it near other suburbs like Findon, Grange, and West Lakes. Seaton is famous for being home to the Royal Adelaide Golf Club. Important roads like Tapleys Hill Road and Grange Road run through this area.

A Look Back: Seaton's History

Before World War II, Seaton was mostly countryside. It had many market gardens where vegetables were grown. There were also poultry farms and fields of lucerne (a plant used to feed animals). Sand dunes formed its western border.

After the war, industries grew quickly in the area. Factories like the munitions factory in Hendon and the General Motors-Holden car plant in Woodville opened. Because of this growth, the South Australian Housing Trust built many affordable homes. These homes were for workers in Seaton and nearby suburbs.

South Australian Housing Trust homes from the late 1940s. They still look much like they did when first built.

The first Post Office in Seaton opened on September 1, 1965. It was first called Seaton Park. Later, in 1991, it closed. A new Post Office, renamed from Seaton North, took its place.

Seaton is also known for its football team. They are called the Seaton Ramblers. The team plays in Division Three of the SAAFL league.

Schools in Seaton

Seaton has two schools for students. Both are public schools and teach both boys and girls.

• Seaton Park Primary School: This school is located on Balcombe Avenue.
• Seaton High School: You can find this school at the corner of Frederick Road and Glenburnie Street.