Thorngate, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ThorngateAdelaide, South Australia |
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| Established | 1840 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5082 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3.3 km (2 mi) N of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Prospect | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Adelaide (2011) | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Adelaide (2011) | ||||||||||||||
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Thorngate is a small suburb located just north of Adelaide's city center in South Australia. It's part of the City of Prospect, which is a local government area. Even though it's small, Thorngate is known as one of South Australia's most expensive places to live. Houses here can be quite valuable!
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A Look Back at Thorngate's History
Thorngate used to be part of another suburb called Fitzroy. It's believed that Thorngate got its name from a person named John Batty Thorngate. He was the first person to be granted land in this area way back in 1840. John Batty Thorngate came all the way from Gosport, which is in Hampshire, England.
Where is Thorngate Located?
Thorngate is one of the smallest suburbs in Adelaide. It has clear boundaries:
- To the north, it's bordered by Carter Street.
- To the south, you'll find Fitzroy Terrace.
- On the west side, it's next to Prospect Road.
- And to the east, it's bounded by Main North Road.
Inside the suburb itself, there are only two other streets: Churcher Street and Thorngate Street.
Who Lives in Thorngate?
In 2006, a survey counted 180 people living in Thorngate. About half of these residents were female. Most people living in Thorngate (about 76.7%) were born in Australia. A smaller group (6.7%) said they were born in Greece.
The ages of people in Thorngate are pretty similar to the rest of Australia. Most residents (64.4%) were over 25 years old in 2006, while 35.6% were younger than 25.
Getting Around Thorngate
Roads for Driving
Thorngate is well-connected by two main roads: Main North Road and Prospect Road. These roads make it easy to travel from Thorngate to the Adelaide city centre or to the northern suburbs.
Public Buses
If you prefer public transport, Thorngate is served by several bus routes. These buses help residents get around without needing a car. Some of the bus routes that pass through Thorngate include:
- G10
- 221, 222
- 224, 226F, N224
- 225
- 228
- 229
- 209F
