Valley View, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Valley ViewAdelaide, South Australia |
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Golf course at Valley View
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| Population | 6,405 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5093 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Salisbury City of Port Adelaide Enfield City of Tea Tree Gully |
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| State electorate(s) | Florey | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Makin | ||||||||||||||
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Valley View is a suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It's a special place because it stretches across three different local government areas: the City of Salisbury, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, and the City of Tea Tree Gully. Imagine it like a puzzle piece that fits into three different boxes! Its edges are marked by important roads like Walkleys, Grand Junction, and North East Roads in the south, and Wright and Kelly Roads in the north and east.
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A Look Back: Valley View's History
Valley View had its own Post Office that opened in 1967 and closed in 1993. Before that, another office opened in 1964 as Para Vista. It was later renamed Valley View and then Valley View East before closing in 1967.
Who Lives Here? Valley View's People
In 2021, the 2021 census showed that 6,405 people lived in Valley View. About half were male (50.3%) and half were female (49.7%).
Most residents (65.6%) were born in Australia. Other people living here came from countries like India (8.3%), England (3.7%), and the Philippines (1.4%).
The age of people in Valley View is quite similar to the rest of Australia. About 70.8% of residents were 25 years or older in 2021. This is very close to the Australian average of 69.9%.
Fun Things to Do: Attractions in Valley View
Parks and Green Spaces
The biggest park in Valley View is Thomas Turner Reserve, located on Nelson Road. A creek called Dry Creek flows through this park. It even separates the Valley View golf course from other parts of the reserve.
Getting Around: Transport in Valley View
Main Roads
Valley View is connected by several important roads:
- Walkleys Road: This road runs north and south. It connects Ingle Farm and Gilles Plains.
- Grand Junction Road: This road goes east and west. It links Port Adelaide to Vista.
- North East Road: This road runs northeast to southwest. It connects Collinswood and Inglewood.
Public Transport
You can also get around Valley View using public transport. The buses and trains are run by Adelaide Metro.
