Taperoo, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taperoo Adelaide, South Australia
Taperoo Location in South Australia
Established	1945
Postcode(s)	5017
Location	18 km (11 mi) from Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of Port Adelaide Enfield
State electorate(s)	Port Adelaide
Federal Division(s)	Hindmarsh
Suburbs around Taperoo: Gulf St Vincent Osborne Torrens Island Gulf St Vincent Taperoo Torrens Island Port Adelaide Gulf St Vincent Largs North Port Adelaide
Footnotes	Adjoining suburbs

Taperoo is a suburb in South Australia, Australia. It is located on the Lefevre Peninsula, which is west of Adelaide. Taperoo is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) north-west of the Adelaide city centre. It is mostly a place where people live.

About Taperoo

Taperoo is next to the suburbs of Osborne and Largs North. To the north, you'll find Moldavia Walk and Solvay Road. Strathfield Terrace forms its southern border. On the west side is the Gulf St Vincent, and to the east is the Port River. Taperoo has a small area along the harbor on its eastern side.

Taperoo's History

The name Taperoo was first used around 1920 for a railway stop. This stop was located near a brick factory. The name "Taperoo" comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "calm."

A part of Taperoo was once called "Silicate." The City of Port Adelaide officially suggested the name Taperoo in 1945. It was formally accepted in 1951. In 2007, a small part of Taperoo became part of Largs North. In 2009, its eastern border was moved to the middle of the Port River.

A post office called Osborneville opened around 1922. It changed its name to Taperoo in 1964. Later, in 1989, it became North Haven.

Places to Visit and Learn

Taperoo has several important places for the community.

Schools in Taperoo

• Ocean View College P-12 is on Gedville Road.
• Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School is also in the suburb.

Fort Largs and the Police Academy

Taperoo is home to the historic Fort Largs. This fort used to be the training center for the South Australia Police. It was called the Fort Largs Police Academy. The government decided to sell the Fort Largs site in 2014. This was to help pay for new police training buildings.

The "Snakepit" and Roy Marten Park

North of Fort Largs is an area known as the "Snakepit." Its official name is White Hollow Reserve. This area used to be a sand quarry. It has a special sandhill running track. A local person named Robert Crouch created this track. Many sports clubs and local people use it for exercise.

Roy Marten Park is the main park in Taperoo. It is located north of the Fort Largs Police Academy. It sits between the "Snakepit" and Military Road. The park started a big upgrade in 2016.

How Taperoo is Governed

Taperoo is part of different government areas. These areas help manage the community.

• Federal Government: Taperoo is in the federal division of Hindmarsh. This means people in Taperoo vote for a representative in the national parliament.
• State Government: For state elections, Taperoo is in the Port Adelaide district. This helps choose representatives for the state government.
• Local Government: Taperoo is part of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. This local council handles things like parks, roads, and local services.