Paralowie, South Australia
| Paralowie South Australia | |||||||||||||
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 Houses adjacent to Port Wakefield Road | |||||||||||||
| Population | 15,306 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 831.8/km2 (2,154/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5108 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 18.4 km2 (7.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Salisbury | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ramsay and Taylor | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Port Adelaide | ||||||||||||
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Paralowie is a suburb in the north of Adelaide, South Australia. It is predominantly a residential suburb.
History
Settlement of the area dates from the late 19th century, with land used predominantly for market gardens and farms. Significant development did not occur until the post World War II years. Rapid growth occurred from the 1980s through to the mid-1990s. The population increased marginally between 2001 and 2006, a result of new dwellings being added to the area.[1]
Places of significance
Burton Primitive Methodist Cemetery
Located on Bolivar Road, Paralowie, the now closed cemetery is the only reminder we have of Burton Methodist Church (used to stand by the side of Burton Road), built in 1915, closed in 1950 and later demolished, and now marked with a memorial stone. An earlier church built in June 1858 also existed here and was used as a school until the 1950s.[2] The first burial was that of George Diment, aged 10½ years in December 1866; burials continued until 1957, after which there was a substantial gap until the last burial in April 1971. Attempts have been made to restore the vandalised headstones in the cemetery because it is a site of historical significance.[3]
Settler's Court
The farmhouse located at Settler's Court, Paralowie is confirmed as a State Heritage Place on the South Australian Heritage Register, because of the Burdett family who lived on the property, who both developed a cattle stud and influenced local affairs. Also known as Judd's Homestead. It is an excellent example of the larger pastoral properties which was typical of the region before the urban development after World War II.[4]
Paralowie House and grounds
The villa, built in 1894, noted as an indicative place on the Australian Heritage Database and located on Waterloo Corner Road is historically representative of the time which Salisbury North had not yet been incorporated into the Adelaide metropolitan area, but instead was home to a number of larger estates in what was still a semi-rural environment. It is an example of popular late 19th century architecture and is still in excellent condition.[5] The house was often used for bonfires and gatherings during the Boer war.[6] The premises is now used for a Commonwealth funded youth homelessness early intervention program run by the UnitingCare Wesley church.[7]
Footnotes
References
- "Introduction - Paralowie - City of Salisbury Community Profile". Retrieved 2008-10-13.
- "Little Para Trails". City of Salisbury. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
- "Entry AHD16791". Australian Heritage Database. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- Lewis, H.J. (1980). Salisbury South Australia: A History of town and district. Investigator Press. ISBN 0-85864-049-X.
- "South Australian Heritage Register". 14 February 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- Secomb, Kevin (2001). "Almost a Pilgrimage". Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- "Reconnect - Youth Homelessness Early Intervention Program". UnitingCare Wesley. 9 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
Coordinates: 34°45′25″S 138°36′41″E / 34.75694°S 138.61139°E