Kidman Park, South Australia

History

Once owned by the eponymous pastoralist, Sidney Kidman, Kidman Park was established in 1954 by the South Australian Housing Trust.

Geography

Kidman Park lies between Grange Road and the River Torrens. Findon Road forms the suburb's eastern boundary.

Demographics

The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 2,955 persons in Kidman Park on census night. Of these, 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female.

The majority of residents (67.4%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Italy (9.3%), Greece (3.5%) and England (2.4%).

The age distribution of Kidman Park residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 72.7% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 27.3% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.

Local government

Kidman Park is part of Findon Ward in the City of Charles Sturt local government area, being represented in that council by Doriana Coppola and Joe Ienco.

State and federal

Kidman Park lies in the state electoral district of Colton and the federal electoral division of Hindmarsh. The suburb is represented in the South Australian House of Assembly by Paul Caica and federally by Matt Williams.

Schools

Kidman Park Primary School is located on Dean Avenue. It was founded in 1967.

Parks

Collins Reserve is located on Valetta Road. Linear Park extends along the River Torrens on the suburbs southern boundary.

Roads

Kidman Park is serviced by Findon Road and Grange Road, the latter connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre.

Public transport

Kidman Park is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro. buses run on findon road, grand road, valetta road and tapplys hill road.

Bicycle routes

A combined pedestrian and bicycle path lies along Linear Park, Collins Reserve and the Torrens River.