Tranmere, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tranmere Adelaide, South Australia
Tranmere House (built 1889), c. 1910
Postcode(s)	5073
LGA(s)	City of Campbelltown
State electorate(s)	Hartley
Federal Division(s)	Sturt
Suburbs around Tranmere: Glynde Hectorville Hectorville St Morris, Firle Tranmere Magill Kensington Park Kensington Gardens Magill

Tranmere is a suburb located in the eastern part of Adelaide, South Australia. It is part of the City of Campbelltown area.

Discovering Tranmere's Past

The name Tranmere was first used in 1838. A man named David Wylie bought a large piece of land here, about 67 acres. He named it after his hometown, Tranmere, which is in Cheshire, England. David Wylie was a teacher who ran a school on his property. His brother-in-law, William Scott, who was a member of the local government, bought the land next door.

A Post Office opened in Tranmere on 3 February 1947. However, its name was changed in 1966 to Kensington Gardens North.

Who Lives in Tranmere?

In 2006, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 3,218 people living in Tranmere. Almost half of them (47.8%) were male, and a little over half (52.2%) were female.

Most residents (68.4%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included Italy (5.0%) and England (4.4%). The age groups of people in Tranmere were similar to the rest of Australia. About 68.3% of residents were over 25 years old.

Local News and Information

The local newspaper for Tranmere is called the East Torrens Messenger. It's a free newspaper. You can also find bigger newspapers like The Advertiser and The Australian in the area.

Fun Places to Visit in Tranmere

Exploring Poets' Corner

Poets' Corner is a special part of Tranmere. It's bordered by Richardson Avenue to the north, Birkinshaw Avenue to the east, Magill Road to the south, and Glynburn Road to the west. This area has historically been home to wealthier residents. Many of the street names here are named after famous poets.

You can find streets like Emerson Grove, Kings Grove, Dryden Street, Hunt Avenue, Shakespeare Avenue, Milton Avenue, Moore Street, Cowper Street, Scott Street, and Kipling Street.

Visiting Tranmere House

Tranmere House is a historic building located at 3 Kings Grove, within the Poets' Corner area. This grand house was built in 1898. It has 17 rooms and was built for a wealthy shop owner named George Hunt.

The land where the house stands was once owned by George Morphett, an important early settler in South Australia. When George Morphett moved back to England in 1860, George Hunt bought the property. Today, Tranmere House is still a private home, but you can easily see it from Magill Road.

Parks and Green Spaces

The biggest park in Tranmere is The Gums Recreational Ground. Shakespeare Avenue runs right through the middle of it. As its name suggests, the park has many large gum trees. A small stream called Third Creek also runs through the park, though it's usually dry.

The Gums Recreational Ground has a playground for kids, picnic shelters, and a public toilet. There's also a War Memorial and a quiet garden for reflection near the eastern side of the park.

Getting Around Tranmere

Main Roads for Driving

Tranmere is served by two main roads:

• Magill Road: This road runs from east to west, connecting Tranmere to areas like Magill and Norwood.
• Glynburn Road: This road runs from north to south, linking Tranmere to places such as Hectorville and Beaumont.

Public Transport Options

Buses operated by Adelaide Metro serve Tranmere. Some of the routes include:

• H33: This bus travels along Marian Road, then Glynburn Road, and Reid Avenue. It can take you towards Rostrevor, the City, or even Henley Beach.
• H21: This bus goes north towards Glynburn Road to the Paradise Bus Interchange. It also goes south to The Parade in Norwood, and then continues to the city.

Adelaide Metro is planning to expand its "Go-Zone" on Glynburn Road to include Tranmere, which means more frequent bus services.