Globe Derby Park, South Australia

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Globe Derby Park
Adelaide,  South Australia
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Globe Derby Park
Coordinates 34°47′17″S138°35′24″E / 34.788°S 138.59°E / -34.788; 138.59 Coordinates: 34°47′17″S138°35′24″E / 34.788°S 138.59°E / -34.788; 138.59
Population346 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 5110
Location15 km (9 mi) N of Adelaide CBD
LGA(s) City of Salisbury
State electorate(s) Port Adelaide
Federal Division(s) Makin
Suburbs around Globe Derby Park:
Bolivar Bolivar Paralowie
Gulf St Vincent Globe Derby Park Parafield Gardens, Green Fields
Dry Creek Dry Creek Mawson Lakes

Globe Derby Park is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Salisbury.

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Demographics

The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 314 persons in Globe Derby Park on census night. Of these, 49.0% were male and 51.0% were female.

The majority of residents (87.3%) are of Australian birth, with another common census response being England (5.4%).

The age distribution of Globe Derby Park residents is skewed towards an older population compared to the greater Australian population. 79.6% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 20.4% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.

By census night 2011, the population had increased to 359 people.

Attractions

The suburb is most notable for the Globe Derby Park harness racing venue after which it was named. The suburb was created in 1998, renaming the southern part of the suburb of Bolivar. [2]

Parks

The Little Para River is on the suburb's northern boundary, with a sealed cycling and walking trail that passes under Port Wakefield Road. The Whites Road Wetland is in Globe Derby Park adjacent to the river and path.

Dry Creek is on the southern boundary of Globe Derby Park. The Little Para Trail loops round the western side of the suburb and joins the Dry Creek linear trail. [3]

Transport


The suburb is serviced by the following main roads:

See also

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Globe Derby Park (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 September 2020. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "Placename Details: Globe Derby Park". Property Location Browser. Government of South Australia, Department of Planning, transport and Infrastructure. 11 March 2009. SA0038482. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  3. "Cycle Salisbury". City of Salisbury. Retrieved 7 April 2015.