West Hindmarsh, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West HindmarshAdelaide, South Australia |
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West Hindmarsh Arieal view
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| Postcode(s) | 5007 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4 km (2 mi) northwest of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Charles Sturt | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
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West Hindmarsh is a friendly suburb in Adelaide, Australia. It's part of the City of Charles Sturt area. This suburb is about 4 kilometers northwest of Adelaide's city center.
It has clear borders: the River Torrens to the south, South Road to the east, and Port Road to the north. To the west, streets separate it from the suburb of Welland. Grange Road runs right through the middle of West Hindmarsh.
West Hindmarsh once had its own post office. It was called the 'Hindmarsh West' Post Office. It opened around 1950 and closed in 1981.
Who Lives in West Hindmarsh?
Every few years, Australia counts its people. This is called a Census. The 2016 Census found 1,535 people living in West Hindmarsh. About half were male and half were female.
Most people (63.6%) living here were born in Australia. Many others came from countries like India, Italy, Greece, England, and China. A small number of residents (0.9%) are from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
When it comes to beliefs, many residents (35.7%) said they had no religion. Others followed religions like the Catholic faith (22.4%), Eastern Orthodox (10.0%), and Anglican (4.2%). Most adults in West Hindmarsh (92.8%) had jobs.
Schools in West Hindmarsh
West Hindmarsh has a school called St Joseph's Hindmarsh Primary School. It is a private Catholic school. The school teaches students from Reception (the first year of primary school) up to Year 6. It is located on the northern side of Grange Road.
Fun Places to Visit
West Hindmarsh has three parks where you can play and relax. These parks are:
- Wallman Reserve
- McDonnell Reserve
- Langman Reserve
