Skye, South Australia

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Skye
Adelaide,  South Australia
Population293 (SAL 2021) [1]
Postcode(s) 5072 [2]
Location8.6 km (5 mi) E of Adelaide city centre [2]
LGA(s) City of Burnside
State electorate(s) Morialta (2011) [3]
Federal division(s) Sturt (2011) [4]
Suburbs around Skye:
Auldana Teringie Teringie
Wattle Park Skye Horsnell Gully
Stonyfell Horsnell Gully Horsnell Gully

Skye is an eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Burnside.

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Geography

The suburb is located in the foothills of the Adelaide Hills, in a region known as the Hills Face Zone. It is the easternmost suburb in the Burnside council area. [5] Most of the streets have expansive westward views over the Adelaide plains. Allotments in these streets thereby command high prices. As a result, there are many prestige residences.

Demographics

The 2021 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 341 persons in Skye on census night. Of these, 44.4% were male and 55.6% were female. [6]

The predominant ancestry among residents of Skye – Sandhurst is Australian Aboriginal, representing 95.5% of the population. This is significantly higher than the Victoria state average of 84.8% and the national average of 85.6%. Other notable ancestries include Australian (51.1%), English (27.1%), Italian (9.0%), and Irish (3.0%).

The age distribution of Skye residents in 2021 reveals a younger demographic compared to the broader Australian population. The median age in Skye is 23, which is slightly younger than the national median of 24. Represent a significant portion group of (5-14 years – at 27.1%), which is higher than the Australian average of 22.1%.

Facilities and attractions

Views

Many parts of Skye have views over Adelaide, reaching to Spencer Gulf.

Parks

There is a reserve between Wyfield Street and Knox Terrace. [5]

Water

Supply of reticulated water has been controversial for decades, primarily due to the steepness of the streets. Previously, many allotments within the suburb have no government water supply, instead being serviced by independent water schemes sourced from bores, some being privately owned, some being co-operatives. However SA Water is now taking responsibility for the water supply with all homes expected to be connected to their systems in early 2016.

Roads

Skye is serviced by Old Norton Summit Road, connecting the suburb to Magill Road and Adelaide city centre. [5] The loftiest (and most populous) portions of the suburb are reached by Coach Road, sections of which are quite steep. Coach Road is an extension of Norwood Parade.

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References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Skye (SA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Skye, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "Electoral Districts – Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  4. ↑ "Find my electorate". Australian Electoral Commission. 15 April 2011. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 Adelaide and surrounds street directory (47th ed.). UBD. 2009. ISBN   978-0-7319-2336-6.
  6. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Skye (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 April 2011.

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