Banksia Park, South Australia

Banksia Park Adelaide, South Australia
Banksia Park streetscape
Population	3,238 (2011 Census)[1] 3,398 (2006 Census)[2]
• Density	635/km^2 (1,644/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	5091
Area	5.1 km^2 (2.0 sq mi)
Location	20 km (12 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s)	City of Tea Tree Gully
State electorate(s)	Electoral district of Newland
Federal Division(s)	Division of Makin
Suburbs around Banksia Park: Surrey Downs Fairview Park Lower Hermitage Redwood Park Banksia Park Lower Hermitage St Agnes Tea Tree Gully Lower Hermitage

Banksia Park is a north-eastern suburb located 20 km from the city centre of Adelaide, South Australia, within the City of Tea Tree Gully.

History

Banksia Park was originally named Steventon by John Stevens, the first purchaser of this block of land, however the name was later changed to Banksia Park due to the abundance of banksia trees located within the area.

Steventon Post Office opened around January 1859 and was renamed Tea Tree Gully in 1872. A Banksia Park office has never existed.^[3]

Residents

In 2001, Banksia Park had a population of 3,455 with 48% being in the age group of 25–54 years.^[4] By 2006, the population dropped to 3,398^[2] and by 2011, it has dropped to 3,238.^[1]

Aerial image of the northwestern part of Banksia Park, looking north. Hancock Road is the north-south road visible on the left-hand side of the image, and Grenfell Road is the east-west road. They intersect at the roundabout in the top-left hand corner. Banksia Park is the area southeast of the roundabout. The green region to the top right is part of Tea Tree Gully Golf Course.

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Banksia Park (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Banksia Park (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "Banksia Park (State Suburb)". 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 July 2010.

Coordinates: 34°48′S 138°44′E / 34.800°S 138.733°E