Kidman Park, South Australia
| Kidman Park Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 3,874 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1954[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5025[3] | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 6.7 km (4 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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Kidman Park is a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It lies within the City of Charles Sturt council area.
History[edit]
Once owned by the eponymous pastoralist, Sidney Kidman, Kidman Park was established in 1954 by the South Australian Housing Trust.[2]
St. James[edit]
In June 2023, South Australian property developer Fairland Group announced a masterplanned community named St. James. It is slated for the site of a former Metcash distribution centre at the southeastern edge of Kidman Park.[7]
The development area is bounded by Valetta Road to the north, Findon Road to the east, the River Torrens and Linear Park to the south, and a number of residential cul-de-sacs to the west. Approximately 400 homes will form the development, offering predominantly detached two-storey homes and apartments.
Precincts[edit]
St. James will comprise six distinct precincts, intended to section the development by character and composition.[8]
- Valetta Promenade — the primary thoroughfare connecting Valetta Road to the development with larger homes offering greater street presence.
- St James Place — set to be the hub of St. James with a mix of commercial spaces and apartments on the corner of Valetta and Findon Roads.
- Central Park — oriented towards Findon Road with smaller lots and apartments set around a central reserve.
- Veneti Place — set deeper within the development adjacent existing cul-de-sacs to the west, its name takes inspiration from early Venetian immigrants who resided in Kidman Park.
- Greenwood — adjacent to the River Torrens Linear Park, narrower "terrace" allotments will take advantage of views over the river and the existing landscape.
- Keele Bridge — a small retail precinct set to integrate with apartments and townhouses, its name takes inspiration from the bridge that connects Findon and Rowells Road across the River Torrens, opened in 1937.[9]
Geography[edit]
Kidman Park lies between Grange Road and the River Torrens. Findon Road forms the suburb's eastern boundary.[10]
Demographics[edit]
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The 2016 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 3,380 persons in Kidman Park on census night. Of these, 48.8% were male and 51.2% were female.[11]
The majority of residents (21.1%) are of Italian background, with other common census responses being Australian (17.6%), Greece (7.9%) and England (19.2%).[11]
The age distribution of Kidman Park residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 75.4% of residents were over 25 years in 2016, compared to the Australian average of 68.8%; and 24.6% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 31.2%.[11]
Politics[edit]
Local government[edit]
Kidman Park is part of Findon Ward in the City of Charles Sturt local government area, being represented in that council by Doriana Coppola and Joe Ienco.[4]
State and federal[edit]
Kidman Park 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 Matt Williams.
Community[edit]
Schools[edit]
Kidman Park Primary School is located on Dean Avenue.[12] It was founded in 1967.[2]
Facilities and attractions[edit]
Parks[edit]
Collins Reserve is located on Valetta Road. Linear Park extends along the River Torrens on the suburbs southern boundary.[10]
The Fulham Cricket Club has its home at Collins Reserve. It is a cricket club in the western suburbs of Adelaide. The Club fields several senior and junior teams with the red, white and black colours and Falcon emblem.[13]
Transportation[edit]
Roads[edit]
Kidman Park is serviced by Findon Road and Grange Road, the latter connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre.[10]
Public transport[edit]
Kidman Park is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.[14] buses run on findon road, grange road, valetta road and tapleys hill road.
Bicycle routes[edit]
A combined pedestrian and bicycle path lies along Linear Park, Collins Reserve and the Torrens River.[10]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kidman Park (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Place Names of South Australia". The Manning Index of South Australian History. State Library of South Australia. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Kidman Park, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ a b "City of Charles Sturt Wards and Council Members" (PDF). City of Charles Sturt. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 August 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ a b c "Electoral Districts – Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Find my electorate: Hindmarsh". Australian Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ Simmons, David (26 June 2023). "Fairland's Kidman Park development cleared for launch after re-zoning approval granted". www.indaily.com.au. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Masterplan". St. James. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Opening Of Keele Bridge". The Mail (Adelaide). South Australia. 19 June 1937. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d Adelaide and surrounds street directory (49th ed.). UBD. 2011. ISBN 978-0-7319-2652-7.
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Kidman Park (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ "Australian Schools Directory". Australian Schools Directory. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ "History". The Fulham Cricket Club. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Public Transport in Adelaide". Adelaide Metro official website. Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division. Archived from the original on 26 April 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
External links[edit]
- "City of Charles Sturt". Official website. City of Charles Sturt. Retrieved 2 February 2012.