Unley, South Australia
Encyclopedia
Unley is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide
, South Australia
. The relatively wealthy area lies within the City of Unley
. The suburb is the home of the Sturt Football Club
, an SANFL team. Unley neighbours the Parklands, Fullarton
, Hyde Park
, Malvern
, Parkside
, Wayville
.
The boundaries of Unley are Greenhill Road
(north), Unley Road, Maud Street and Windsor Street (east), Cremorne Street and Opey Avenue (south) and King William Road (west).
, and to a small extent German
speaking lands. At this time a small number of other ethnic groups also appeared. The land was cleared of native forest to farm sheep and cattle and to plant vineyards and orchards. There were also farms. Since then, it has developed into a commercial hub, just south of Adelaide's city centre. The suburb also has a significant Greek Australian population.
Unley Post Office opened on 17 January 1850.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. The relatively wealthy area lies within the City of Unley
City of Unley
The City of Unley, is a Local Government Area in the Adelaide metropolitan region. It is located directly south of the Adelaide city centre. The City of Unley was proclaimed in 1906.-Suburbs:-External links:***...
. The suburb is the home of the Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club
Sturt Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the South Australian National Football League. The club is best known for its period of dominance from 1966–76 under legendary coach Jack Oatey, during which it revolutionised the style of play by emphasising teamwork and accurate ball...
, an SANFL team. Unley neighbours the Parklands, Fullarton
Fullarton, South Australia
Fullarton is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Unley.-References:...
, Hyde Park
Hyde Park, South Australia
Hyde Park is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide in the City of Unley.It features King William Road, a popular shopping and dining destination, and Victoria Avenue, a street containing large houses built between the two World Wars....
, Malvern
Malvern, South Australia
Malvern is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide in the City of Unley. It borders adjacent suburbs of Unley and Parkside to the north, Highgate to the east, Kingswood to the south and Unley Park to the west...
, Parkside
Parkside, South Australia
Parkside is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Unley.-History:The suburb was once home to the mental health campus of the Royal Adelaide Hospital...
, Wayville
Wayville, South Australia
Wayville is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide in the City of Unley. It is most notable for its hosting of the Royal Adelaide Show at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds. The suburb is bordered to the north with the South Park Lands of Adelaide, and to the south with the tramline.Wayville Post Office...
.
The boundaries of Unley are Greenhill Road
Greenhill Road, Adelaide
Greenhill Road is a major road in Adelaide, South Australia, that provides a vital transport artery for those living in the eastern and hills suburbs. In Adelaide's early days, trams used to run up and down the road...
(north), Unley Road, Maud Street and Windsor Street (east), Cremorne Street and Opey Avenue (south) and King William Road (west).
History
Prior to British settlement, Unley was home to the indigenous peoples of the Kaurna tribe. Settlement by migrants commenced in the mid-19th century with arrivals predominantly from United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the formal name of the United Kingdom during the period when what is now the Republic of Ireland formed a part of it....
, and to a small extent German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
speaking lands. At this time a small number of other ethnic groups also appeared. The land was cleared of native forest to farm sheep and cattle and to plant vineyards and orchards. There were also farms. Since then, it has developed into a commercial hub, just south of Adelaide's city centre. The suburb also has a significant Greek Australian population.
Unley Post Office opened on 17 January 1850.
Demographics
| Population | 2001 | % | 2006 | % | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,427 | 3,585 | + 4.6% | ||
| by Gender | |||||
| Females | 1,750 | 51.1% | 1,850 | 51.6% | + 5.7% |
| Males | 1,677 | 48.9% | 1,735 | 48.4% | + 3.5% |
| by Age Group | |||||
| 0-4 | 173 | 5.0% | 215 | 6.0% | +24.3% |
| 5-14 | 324 | 9.5% | 329 | 9.2% | + 1.5% |
| 15-24 | 509 | 14.9% | 519 | 14.5% | + 2.0% |
| 25-54 | 1,688 | 49.3% | 1,701 | 47.4% | + 0.8% |
| 55-64 | 338 | 9.9% | 392 | 10.9% | +16.0% |
| 65+ | 396 | 11.6% | 427 | 11.9% | + 7.8% |
| by Country of Birth | |||||
| Australia | 2,477 | 72.3% | 2,533 | 70.7% | + 2.3% |
| England | 175 | 5.1% | 183 | 5.1% | + 4.6% |
| Greece | 132 | 3.9% | 104 | 2.9% | -21.2% |
| Italy | 127 | 3.7% | 124 | 3.5% | - 2.4% |
| Scotland | 30 | 0.9% | |||
| Germany | 24 | 0.7% | |||
| China | 69 | 1.9% | |||
| Malaysia | 32 | 0.9% | |||
| Dwellings | 2001 | % | 2006 | % | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings | 1,717 | 1,755 | + 2.2% | ||
| Occupied dwellings | 1,582 | 1,616 | + 2.1% | ||
| by Dwelling Type | |||||
| Separate house | 924 | 58.4% | 906 | 56.1% | - 1.9% |
| Semi-detached, row | 346 | 21.9% | 370 | 22.9% | + 6.9% |
| Flat, unit, etc. | 305 | 19.3% | 340 | 21.0% | +11.5% |
| by Ownership | |||||
| Fully owned | 586 | 37.0% | 499 | 30.9% | -14.8% |
| Purchasing | 352 | 22.4% | 455 | 28.2% | +29.3% |
| Rented | 530 | 33.5% | 576 | 35.6% | + 8.7% |