Onkaparinga Hills, South Australia
| Onkaparinga Hills South Australia |
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| Population | 2,534 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1840s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5163 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 33.5 km (21 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Onkaparinga | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mawson, Reynell | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Kingston | ||||||||||||||
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Onkaparinga Hills is a southern suburb of Adelaide, in the City of Onkaparinga. It covers an area of approximately Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value)..[1] It has a population of 2534 people (2011 Census).[1] It is a leafy suburb that includes parts of the Onkaparinga River National Park.[2]
Nearly 60% of families in the area are couples with children, compared to an Australian average of 45.3%. The median rent in 2006 was $230.[3] The current median cost of a home in the area is $390 000.[4] 93.5% of people speak English only at home (Australian average 78.5%) and 91% are Australian citizens compared to the Australian average of 86.1%.[5] The Onkaparinga Hills are examples of folding.
History
Prior to European colonisation, the area was inhabited by the Kaurna people.[6] The name Onkaparinga is derived from the Kaurna word ngankiparrinnga, meaning ‘The Women’s River’.[7]
European settlement dates from the 1840s. Most of the settlers were initially farmers, with vineyards later being established. After the war[clarification needed] there was significant development and again in the early 1990s. The population is now relatively stable. There are still sections of the area used for vineyards, farming and grazing.[8]
Notes
- ^ Bonzle.com [9]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics [10]
- ^ City of Onkaparinga Council Website [11]
- ^ Aboriginal Culture and History, City of Onkaparinga Council Website [12]
- ^ History Overview, City of Onkaparinga Council Website [13]
- ^ Domain Suburb Profile, Domain.com [14]
- ^ History of the Population, City of Onkaparinga Council Website [15]
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