Henley Beach South, South Australia
| Henley Beach South Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||
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| Population |
2,289 (2006 Census)[1] 2,218 (2001 Census)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5022[3] | ||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) W of Adelaide city centre[3] | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Charles Sturt[4] | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Colton (2011)[5] | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hindmarsh (2011)[6] | ||||||||||||
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Henley Beach South is a coastal suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Charles Sturt.
Geography
Henley Beach South lies between Henley Beach Road and the River Torrens outlet.[7] To the north, is Henley Beach and to the south is West Beach.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 2,289 persons in Henley Beach South on census night. Of these, 51.6% were male and 48.4% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (75.5%) are of Australian birth, with a further 5.4% identifying England as their country of origin.[1]
The age distribution of Henley Beach South residents is skewed slightly higher than the greater Australian population. 71.1% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 28.9% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
Politics
Local government
Henley Beach South is part of Henley Ward in the City of Charles Sturt local government area, being represented in that council by Jim Fitzpatrick and Robert Randall.[4]
State and federal
Henley Beach South lies in the state electoral district of Colton[5] and the federal electoral division of Hindmarsh.[6] The suburb is represented in the South Australian House of Assembly by Paul Caica[5] and federally by Steve Georganas.[6]
Community
Schools
Henley Beach Primary School is located on Hazel Terrace.[8]
Facilities and attractions
Parks
Linear Park, lies along the River Torrens on the suburb's southern boundary. The beach of Henley Beach South extends the length of the suburb. There is also significant greenspace in the vicinity of Lexington Road.[7]
Transportation
Roads
Henley Beach South is serviced by Henley Beach Road, connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre. Seaview Road runs along the coast.[7]
Public transport
Henley Beach South is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.[9]
Bicycle routes
A bicycle path extends through Linear Park.[7]
See also
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References
- 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Henley Beach South (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "Henley Beach South (State Suburb)". 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- 1 2 "Henley Beach South, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- 1 2 "City of Charles Sturt Wards and Council Members" (PDF). City of Charles Sturt. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Find my electorate: Hindmarsh". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 Adelaide and surrounds street directory (49th ed.). UBD. 2011. ISBN 978-0-7319-2652-7.
- ↑ "Australian Schools Directory". Australian Schools Directory. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
- ↑ "Public Transport in Adelaide". Adelaide Metro official website. Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
External links
- "City of Charles Sturt". Official website. City of Charles Sturt. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
Coordinates: 34°55′37″S 138°30′04″E / 34.927°S 138.501°E