Onkaparinga Hills, South Australia

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Onkaparinga Hills
South Australia
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Onkaparinga Hills
Coordinates Coordinates: 35°08′49″S138°33′04″E / 35.147°S 138.551°E / -35.147; 138.551
Population2,610 (SAL 2021) [1]
Established1840s
Postcode(s) 5163
Location33.5 km (21 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s) City of Onkaparinga
Region Southern Adelaide [2]
County Adelaide [3]
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s) Kingston
Suburbs around Onkaparinga Hills:
Morphett Vale Woodcroft Happy Valley
Hackham Onkaparinga Hills Clarendon
McLaren Vale McLaren Vale Blewitt Springs

Onkaparinga Hills is a southern suburb of Adelaide, in the City of Onkaparinga. It covers an area of approximately 22 square kilometres (8.5 square miles). It has a population of 2534 people (2011 Census). [4] It is a leafy suburb that includes parts of the Onkaparinga River National Park.

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. The current median cost of a home in the area is $390 000. 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%. The Onkaparinga Hills are examples of folding.

History

Prior to European colonisation, the area was inhabited by the Kaurna people. The name Onkaparinga is derived from the Kaurna word ngankiparrinnga, meaning 'The Women's River'.

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.

Notes

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Onkaparinga Hills (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "Southern Adelaide SA Government region" (PDF). The Government of South Australia. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  3. "Search result for "County of Adelaide, CNTY" with the following data sets selected – "Counties" and "Local Government Areas"". Property Location SA Map Viewer. Government of South Australia. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Onkaparinga Hills". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 April 2016. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  1. ^ Bonzle.com
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics
  3. ^ City of Onkaparinga Council Website
  4. ^ Aboriginal Culture and History, City of Onkaparinga Council Website
  5. ^ History Overview, City of Onkaparinga Council Website
  6. ^ Domain Suburb Profile, Domain.com
  7. ^ History of the Population, City of Onkaparinga Council Website


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