Blakeview, South Australia
| Blakeview Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||
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| Population |
4,294 (2006 Census)[1] 3,377 (2001 Census)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5114[3] | ||||||||||||
| Location | 29 km (18 mi) N of Adelaide city centre[3] | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Playford | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Napier (2011)[4] | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wakefield (2011)[5] | ||||||||||||
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Blakeview is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Playford.
Geography
Blakeview is located to the northeast of Elizabeth and lies on the opposite side of Main North Road to Munno Para.[6]
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 4,294 persons in Blakeview on census night. Of these, 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (76.2%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (12.4%) and Scotland (2.2%).[1]
The age distribution of Blakeview residents is skewed towards a slightly younger population than the greater Australian population. 58% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 42% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
Community
Schools
Blakeview Primary School is located on Omega Drive and Trinity College Blakeview is on Park Lake Boulevard.[7]
Facilities and attractions
Parks
There are several parks and reserves throughout the suburb, especially along Smith Creek. Many of the parks are provided with playground equipment.[6]
Transportation
Roads
Blakeview is serviced by Main North Road, connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre.[6]
Public transport
Blakeview is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Blakeview (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "Blakeview (State Suburb)". 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Blakeview, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ↑ "Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ↑ "Find my electorate". Australian Electoral Commission. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Adelaide and surrounds street directory (47th ed.). UBD. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7319-2336-6.
- ↑ "Australian Schools Directory". Australian Schools Directory. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ↑ "Public Transport in Adelaide". Adelaide Metro official website. Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
External links
- "City of Playford". Official website. City of Playford. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
Coordinates: 34°40′55″S 138°42′07″E / 34.682°S 138.702°E