Paracombe, South Australia

Paracombe
Adelaide, South Australia
Population 365 (2006 census)[1]
Established 1841
Postcode(s) 5132
Location 24 km (15 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s) Adelaide Hills Council
State electorate(s) Kavel
Federal Division(s) Mayo
Localities around Paracombe:
Houghton Inglewood Chain of Ponds
Highbury Paracombe Cudlee Creek
Castambul

Paracombe is a small town near Adelaide, South Australia. At the 2006 census, Paracombe had a population of 365.[1]

History

The name probably originates from the Little Para River whose headwaters are in the area. It was settled in 1840-41 by John Barton Hack and John Richardson, and was a sheep station until the beginning of the 20th century. It was subdivided and, with an influx of smaller landholders, a school, post office, church and recreation hall were built, but the town did not grow much beyond this.[2]

In 1966, work started on the Kangaroo Creek Reservoir, a dam of the River Torrens, and in 1969 it was completed at a cost of $5.3 million. Apart from supplying water to eastern Adelaide, it also serves a flood protection role and holds 19,160 megalitres.[3]

Geography

Paracombe is located south of Inglewood on the road out of Adelaide via Athelstone (Gorge Road). The ABS 2001 census records 379 people living in 130 dwellings.[4]

Facilities

Paracombe has a primary school, a recreation centre and a Country Fire Station.

Transport

The area is not serviced by Adelaide public transport. A coach is operated from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange to Gumeracha and Mount Pleasant by Affordable Coachlines.[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Paracombe (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
  2. Adelaide Hills Council - Historical Town Information Accessed 15 June 2006
  3. SA Water - Kangaroo Creek Reservoir
  4. ABS Census 2001 - Postal Area (5132)
  5. Timetable Accessed 15 June 2006

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