Western Adelaide ESA
Map of the Western Adelaide ESA.
Disclaimer: The contents of this report are based on information available at the time of compilation. Over time, the reliability of the data and information may diminish. The Commonwealth, its officers, employees and agents do not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies contained in the report or for any negligence in the compilation of the report and disclaim liability for any loss suffered by any person arising from the use of this report.
Population Characteristics
In June 2011, the estimated resident population (ERP) of the Western Adelaide ESA was 223,659, representing a 1.0 per cent increase compared to a year earlier. Over the five years to June 2011, the ESA’s population grew by 5.1 per cent, which was slightly below the growth rate for South Australia as a whole over the same period (5.6 per cent). The Western Adelaide ESA comprised 13.5 per cent of the state’s total population in June 2011, making it the fourth highest populated ESA in SA. (Source: ABS Catalogue 3218.0, Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2010-11.)
ABS Census data show that there were 3,360 indigenous persons living in the Western Adelaide ESA in August 2011. This represented 1.6 per cent of the local population, and 11.0 per cent of the State’s total indigenous population.
The following chart depicts persons by 5-year age cohorts, comparing changes between the 2001 and 2011 ABS Census counts.
Population Characteristics (cont)
Persons by Country of Birth
|
Males
|
Females
|
Persons
|
% of Total
|
Australia
|
71,057
|
74,037
|
145,094
|
67.0%
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
503
|
565
|
1,068
|
0.5%
|
Cambodia
|
346
|
378
|
724
|
0.3%
|
Canada
|
132
|
161
|
293
|
0.1%
|
China (excl SARs and Taiwan)
|
1,505
|
1,688
|
3,193
|
1.5%
|
Croatia
|
520
|
520
|
1,040
|
0.5%
|
Egypt
|
174
|
147
|
321
|
0.1%
|
Fiji
|
71
|
69
|
140
|
0.1%
|
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
|
84
|
100
|
184
|
0.1%
|
Germany
|
701
|
809
|
1,510
|
0.7%
|
Greece
|
1,934
|
2,105
|
4,039
|
1.9%
|
Hong Kong (SAR of China)
|
202
|
187
|
389
|
0.2%
|
India
|
2,899
|
2,076
|
4,975
|
2.3%
|
Indonesia
|
125
|
163
|
288
|
0.1%
|
Iraq
|
181
|
156
|
337
|
0.2%
|
Ireland
|
279
|
232
|
511
|
0.2%
|
Italy
|
2,859
|
3,033
|
5,892
|
2.7%
|
Japan
|
50
|
136
|
186
|
0.1%
|
Korea, Republic of (South)
|
180
|
196
|
376
|
0.2%
|
Lebanon
|
127
|
79
|
206
|
0.1%
|
Malaysia
|
432
|
492
|
924
|
0.4%
|
Malta
|
172
|
182
|
354
|
0.2%
|
Netherlands
|
311
|
314
|
625
|
0.3%
|
New Zealand
|
857
|
743
|
1,600
|
0.7%
|
Philippines
|
666
|
1,035
|
1,701
|
0.8%
|
Poland
|
532
|
765
|
1,297
|
0.6%
|
Singapore
|
116
|
127
|
243
|
0.1%
|
South Africa
|
302
|
344
|
646
|
0.3%
|
South Eastern Europe, nfd
|
344
|
334
|
678
|
0.3%
|
Sri Lanka
|
187
|
175
|
362
|
0.2%
|
Thailand
|
160
|
256
|
416
|
0.2%
|
Turkey
|
37
|
42
|
79
|
0.0%
|
United Kingdom Channel Islands and Isle of Man
|
5,241
|
5,508
|
10,749
|
5.0%
|
United States of America
|
226
|
209
|
435
|
0.2%
|
Vietnam
|
2,311
|
2,790
|
5,101
|
2.4%
|
Born elsewhere
|
4,955
|
4,956
|
9,911
|
4.6%
|
Country of birth not stated
|
5,421
|
5,146
|
10,567
|
4.9%
|
MESC
|
7,037
|
7,197
|
14,234
|
6.6%
|
OTMESC
|
17,729
|
18,919
|
36,648
|
16.9%
|
Total ESA
|
106,199
|
110,255
|
216,454
|
100.0%
|
Source: ABS 2011 Census
MESC = Main English Speaking Countries. Includes Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA and South Africa
OTMESC = Other than Main English Speaking Countries
Educational Attainment
ABS 2006 Census data show that around 36 per cent of persons aged 15+ in the Western Adelaide ESA held a non-school qualification, compared to 37 per cent for South Australia as a whole.
The following table shows the number and proportion of major non-school qualifications held by residents (aged 15+) in the ESA compared to all ESAs in South Australia.
Persons Aged 15+ with a Non-school Qualification
|
Western
Adelaide ESA
(No. persons)
|
% Share
|
All ESAs
(No. persons)
|
% Share
|
Postgraduate Degree
|
2729
|
1.6
|
22849
|
1.9
|
Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate
|
2054
|
1.2
|
16073
|
1.3
|
Bachelor Degree
|
16783
|
9.9
|
120768
|
9.9
|
Advanced Diploma and Diploma
|
10761
|
6.3
|
79573
|
6.5
|
Certificate
|
28319
|
16.6
|
212177
|
17.4
|
Total
|
60646
|
35.7
|
451440
|
37.0
|
Source: ABS 2006 Census
Labour Force Status by Highest Non-School Qualification and Highest Year of School Completed
Highest Qualification/ School Year
|
Unemployed
|
Employed
|
Unemployment Rate
|
Post Graduate
|
2.1%
|
2.4%
|
5.1%
|
Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate
|
0.8%
|
1.9%
|
2.5%
|
Bachelor Degree
|
8.8%
|
14.9%
|
3.4%
|
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
|
4.9%
|
8.8%
|
3.3%
|
Certificate III or IV
|
11.1%
|
18.1%
|
3.6%
|
Certificate 1 or 11
|
2.4%
|
1.4%
|
9.4%
|
Certificate level nfd.
|
1.9%
|
2.0%
|
5.4%
|
Non-school qualification not stated
|
7.3%
|
5.1%
|
8.0%
|
Year 12
|
20.4%
|
19.2%
|
6.1%
|
Year 11
|
14.3%
|
11.5%
|
7.1%
|
Year 10
|
14.5%
|
9.0%
|
9.0%
|
Year 9
|
5.9%
|
2.6%
|
12.2%
|
Year 8 or below
|
3.8%
|
2.1%
|
9.8%
|
Did not go to school
|
0.8%
|
0.4%
|
12.2%
|
Highest year of school not stated
|
1.0%
|
0.5%
|
9.9%
|
Total
|
100.0%
|
100.0%
|
5.7%
|
Source: ABS 2006 Census (Tablebuilder)
Labour Market Characteristics
Labour Market – Western Adelaide ESA
Labour Force Status
|
Mar-2011
|
Dec-2011
|
Mar-2012
|
Unemployed
|
5,374
|
5,323
|
5,015
|
Unemployment Rate
|
4.7%
|
4.6%
|
4.3%
|
Labour Force
|
113,955
|
114,997
|
116,124
|
Source: DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets
Indigenous Labour Force Data
Labour Force Status
|
Western Adelaide ESA
|
All ESAs
|
Employed*
|
754
|
6540
|
Unemployed
|
186
|
1236
|
Labour Force
|
940
|
7776
|
Unemployment Rate
|
19.8%
|
15.9%
|
Participation Rate
|
50.6%
|
51.0%
|
Source: ABS 2006 Census
* Includes CDEP participants
Job Seeker Profile (March 2012) |
Western Adelaide
|
Adelaide LMR
|
SA Country LMR
|
Job Seekers
|
9,120
|
44,344
|
19,474
|
Average Job Seeker Age
|
36
|
36
|
37
|
Average Job Seeker Unemployment Duration (mths)
|
28
|
27
|
32
|
Source: DEEWR Labour Market Information Portal
Centrelink Working Age Customer Population (includes CDEP & customers on zero allowances)
Payment Type
|
DSP
|
NSA
|
PPP
|
PPS
|
YLO
|
Mar 2011
|
11,907
|
7,319
|
1,084
|
3,308
|
991
|
Dec 2011
|
11,840
|
7,413
|
1,063
|
3,209
|
1,006
|
Mar 2012
|
11,766
|
7,568
|
1,062
|
3,163
|
914
|
Based on concordance of postcodes to ESAs.
(DSP = Disability Support Pension; NSA = Newstart Allowance; PPP = Parenting Payment Partnered; PPS = Parenting Payment Single; YLO = Youth Allowance Other)
Map of Unemployment Rates by Statistical Local Area (SLA) – Western Adelaide ESA
Source: DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets data – March quarter 2012
Employment by Industry and Occupation
Number of Businesses by Industry Division by Employment Size Ranges
Industry Division
|
Non Employing
|
Employ 1-4
|
Employ 5-19
|
Employ 20-49
|
Employ 50-99
|
Employ 100-199
|
Employ 200+
|
Total Business Counts
|
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
|
359
|
42
|
33
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
434
|
Mining
|
21
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
27
|
Manufacturing
|
447
|
321
|
318
|
159
|
54
|
27
|
3
|
1329
|
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
|
30
|
18
|
18
|
15
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
84
|
Construction
|
1793
|
535
|
240
|
102
|
21
|
9
|
3
|
2703
|
Wholesale Trade
|
378
|
303
|
229
|
69
|
24
|
9
|
3
|
1015
|
Retail Trade
|
550
|
345
|
281
|
81
|
18
|
12
|
3
|
1290
|
Accommodation and Food Services
|
178
|
174
|
124
|
66
|
24
|
12
|
3
|
581
|
Transport, Postal and Warehousing
|
1302
|
203
|
92
|
31
|
9
|
6
|
3
|
1646
|
Information Media and Telecommunications
|
51
|
27
|
12
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
99
|
Financial and Insurance Services
|
809
|
111
|
39
|
9
|
9
|
0
|
0
|
977
|
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services
|
1964
|
162
|
75
|
18
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
2225
|
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
|
940
|
423
|
165
|
42
|
9
|
3
|
0
|
1582
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
432
|
129
|
84
|
21
|
12
|
9
|
9
|
696
|
Public Administration and Safety
|
39
|
12
|
12
|
6
|
0
|
6
|
0
|
75
|
Education and Training
|
84
|
45
|
27
|
12
|
6
|
3
|
3
|
180
|
Health Care and Social Assistance
|
383
|
160
|
120
|
21
|
15
|
3
|
3
|
705
|
Arts and Recreation Services
|
129
|
24
|
27
|
12
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
195
|
Other Services
|
410
|
286
|
149
|
36
|
3
|
3
|
0
|
887
|
Not Classified*
|
309
|
40
|
12
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
361
|
Total
|
10608
|
3360
|
2060
|
706
|
210
|
108
|
39
|
17091
|
Source: ABS Cat 8165.0, Counts of Australian Businesses by Statistical Local Areas by Employment Size Ranges , June 2009
*This category contains businesses which have not been coded to an industry.
Explanatory notes:
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Counts of businesses are derived from the ABS Business Register (ABSBR). The ABSBR comprises businesses which are actively trading in the Australian economy.
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Counts exclude the General Government Institutional Sector. Counts in the three industry sectors of Public Administration and Safety; Education and Training; and Health Care and Social Assistance include private sector activity only.
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For businesses operating in more than one State or Territory, only the main state business address is included.
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In some examples, the main state is determined by the State or Territory with the highest employment.
Economic Developments
Value of Building Approvals ($ ‘000)
Building Type
|
12 Months to April 2011
|
12 Months to April 2012
|
Residential
|
$326,155
|
$287,667
|
Non-Residential
|
$217,230
|
$169,934
|
Total Buildings
|
$543,385
|
$457,601
|
Source: SA LEO estimates based on SA Building Approvals by SLAs, ABS Cat. No. 8731.0 (Datacube)
Recent Industry Developments – Western Adelaide
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Around 100 plumbers who lost their jobs following the collapse of the Hastie Group have been re-employed by plumbing contractor CDC. The Communication Electrical Plumbing Union (CEPU) has been involved in negotiating the placement of workers who were retrenched in late May. The union is still trying to find jobs for another 50 retrenched trades-workers. (The Advertiser, 7 June 2012)
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The 2012-13 State Budget includes $38.3 million over three years to create a new Mining and Engineering Industry Training Centre (MEITC) located at the TAFE SA Regency Campus. The budget also contains $28.7 million for the redevelopment of the Parks Community Centre and $2 million to extend the Techport Australia ship-building precinct at Osborne. (2012-13 SA State Budget Papers, 31 May 2012)
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Engineering firm Hastie Group has been placed in administration, affecting over 200 workers at subsidiary companies in South Australia. Around 160 employees at Watters Electrical at Hindmarsh and 50 workers at Frigrite Air Conditioning at Welland have been stood down. (ABC News website, 28 May 2012)
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The 2012-13 Federal Budget has allocated $214 million to investigate the best option for replacing Australia’s Collins class submarines. Regardless of the outcome, the Prime Minister has guaranteed that South Australia will benefit from work associated with the project, whether the Government opts for an overseas design or a fully homemade vessel. (The Advertiser, 4 May 2012)
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The Federal Government says it is close to making key decisions regarding Australia’s next generation submarine to replace the current Collins class boats. The Defence Department has invited three European submarine builders to submit details of their current designs. The 2009 Defence White Paper called for 12 new advanced submarines, which would be built in South Australia. (The Advertiser, 28 April 2012)
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Centro Arndale will undergo a $35 million facelift, creating 15 new stores and 100 additional retail jobs. Work is expected to commence next month, including major refurbishments and expansions of the Woolworths supermarket and Big W store. Redevelopment work is due for completion by the end of the year. (The Advertiser, 31 March 2012)
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The first land parcels at the $1 billion Bowden housing, retail and office development will be released in March. Four parcels of land are included in the first release, with prospective buyers having until 1 May to submit offers. (The Advertiser, 24 March 2012)
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Construction of a new $110 million fuel storage terminal at Outer Harbor has commenced. Terminals Pty Ltd were granted building approval last July, with Caltex announcing a 25-year deal to move there. The new terminal should be fully operational by the end of 2013. (Portside Messenger, 21 March 2012)
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A new training centre containing 26 state-of-the-art simulators has opened at Thebarton. The Work Safely Centre will enable simulated training on a range of equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks, bulldozers, graders and scrapers. The facility is a joint venture between the Civil Contractors Federation of SA and Transfield Worley, although the Federal Government contributed $8.2 million along with sponsorship from Santos and Penrice Soda. (The Advertiser, SA Business Journal, 6 March 2012)
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Construction has commenced on the first stage of a $130 million housing development at Woodville West. Housing SA is demolishing 180 houses near the Albert Park railway station and building 425 new homes for the private market and Housing SA tenants. (Weekly Times Messenger, 22 February 2012)
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Around 150 local jobs will be lost when Qantas closes its Adelaide Airport catering facility in March next year. Qantas announced that 500 jobs would be cut in Australia as part of ongoing efficiency measures. (The Advertiser, 17 February 2012)
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Port Adelaide TAFE is combining with the Maritime Skills Centre (MSC) and DFEEST to facilitate various Australian Air Warfare Destroyer training programs that align with workforce development needs. A particular focus is being placed on training welders in the latest welding technologies. (Weekly Times Messenger, 15 February 2012)
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There is considerable uncertainty over procurement decisions for Australia’s future submarine program. Previously, it was assumed that replacements for the Collins class submarines would be designed and built at the Techport facility at Osborne. However, the Federal Government is considering several options, including the purchase of submarines from foreign suppliers. The construction value of building 12 new submarines has been priced as high as $36 billion. The SA Government is lobbying strongly for the ships to be built in Adelaide, but it is unknown when a final decision will be made. (The Advertiser, 20 January 2012)
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Work is progressing on the $812 million South Rd Superway project, with the first segments of the 2.8 km elevated roadway due to be lifted into place in March. The elevated section contains more than 2000 segments, and is due for completion in December 2013. (The Advertiser, 13 January 2012)
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Clothing retailer Fletcher Jones has gone into administration pending an expected sale of the business next year. The company operates four stores in SA, but only the Harbourtown clearance outlet will close immediately. Six staff will be made redundant. (The Advertiser, 15 December 2011)
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Adelaide Brighton Cement has lodged plans with the Port Adelaide Enfield Council for a new $35 million cement mill at its Birkenhead plant. The new plant will boost capacity by around 50 per cent, or 750,000 tonnes per annum. (Portside Messenger, 14 December 2011)
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North Plympton-based manufacturer New Castalloy will cease operating by mid-2013. The company currently produces wheels and wheel hubs for Harley-Davidson in the US, but the latter says it can source the same components more cost effectively from other countries. All 212 workers will lose their jobs when the factory closes. (The Advertiser, 9 December 2011)
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The State Government has appointed a six-member design review panel to guide the development of the $1 billion residential, retail and office development at Bowden. The development will be released to the private sector in March next year, while the Land Management Corporation will manage the roadworks, infrastructure and public spaces component. The project is expected to provide capacity for 3,500 residents and support 1,200 permanent jobs. (The Advertiser, 3 November 2011)
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The State Government has terminated its contract with Newport Quays developer Urban Construct, due to project delays. A new masterplan for the port will be drawn up, with a revitalised town centre and light rail transport. (The Advertiser, 1 November 2011)
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Coca-Cola Amatil has opened two new bottling lines at its Thebarton plant, costing $35 million. The new lines use less PET resin in bottles and caps, and less energy and water in production. The company employs 240 workers at Thebarton. (The Advertiser, 11 October 2011)
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An application to build 24 houses on the former Pt Adelaide Primary School site at Queenstown has been lodged with the local council. (Portside Messenger, 5 October 2011)
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The Development Assessment Commission (DAC) has granted approval to Woolworths for the $85 million redevelopment of the Brickworks Market at Thebarton, subject to a number of conditions. (Weekly Times Messenger, 28 September 2011)
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Centro Properties Group will spend $16 million upgrading the Arndale Shopping Centre, including 10 new shops and an outdoor plaza. Centro originally planned a $100 million upgrade of the centre in 2007, but shelved these plans due to the global financial crisis. (Weekly Times Messenger, 14 September 2011)
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Penrice Soda Holdings has cut 25 jobs, mainly from its Osborne chemical plant. The company has cited the high Australian dollar and its impact on profits as the mean reason for the cuts. (Portside Messenger, 24 August 2011)
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The first of approximately 70 keel blocks for the new Air Warfare Destroyers has arrived at ASC’s Osborne shipyard. The blocks are being manufactured by ASC, BAE at Williamstown, Forgacs in Newcastle and Navantia in Spain. (The Advertiser, 19 August 2011)
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The Brickworks Market at Thebarton will undergo an $85 million redevelopment. Plans include 50 specialty shops, including a Woolworths, Big W store, food court, a commercial office building and 1,000 car parks. The plans will require approval by the Development Assessment Commission. (The Advertiser, 29 July 2011)
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Brisbane-based Alliance Airlines will increase the size of its Adelaide aviation maintenance facility, as the company ramps up for an expected expansion in fly-in, fly-out operations. Alliance will hire an additional 8 aircraft maintenance engineers and two apprentices for its Adelaide operations. (The Advertiser, 29 July 2011)
Miscellaneous
Commonwealth Electoral Divisions |
Adelaide (part)
|
Kate Ellis
|
ALP
|
Hindmarsh (part)
|
Steve Georganas
|
ALP
|
Port Adelaide (part)
|
Mark Butler
|
ALP
| State Electoral Districts |
Adelaide (part)
|
Rachel Sanderson
|
LIB
|
Ashford (part)
|
Steph Key
|
ALP
|
Cheltenham
|
Jay Weatherill
|
ALP
|
Colton
|
Paul Caica
|
ALP
|
Croydon
|
Michael Atkinson
|
ALP
|
Enfield (part)
|
John Rau
|
ALP
|
Lee
|
Michael Wright
|
ALP
|
Morphett (part)
|
Duncan McFetridge
|
LIB
|
Port Adelaide (part)
|
Kevin Foley
|
ALP
|
West Torrens
|
Tom Koutsantonis
|
ALP
|
Sources: Parliament of South Australia and Australian Electoral Commission
Postcodes and Localities – Western Adelaide ESA
Postcode
|
Localities
|
5007
|
Bowden, Brompton, Hindmarsh, Welland, West Hindmarsh
|
5008
|
Croydon, Croydon Park, Croydon Park South, Devon Park, Dudley Park, Renown Park, Ridleyton, West Croydon
|
5009
|
Allenby Gardens, Beverley, Kilkenny
|
5010
|
Angle Park, Ferryden Park, Regency Park
|
5011
|
Woodville, Woodville Park, Woodville South, Woodville West
|
5012
|
Athol Park, Mansfield Park, Woodville Gardens, Woodville North
|
5013
|
Gillman, Ottoway, Pennington, Rosewater, Rosewater East, Wingfield
|
5014
|
Albert Park, Alberton, Cheltenham, Hendon, Queenstown, Royal Park
|
5015
|
Birkenhead, Ethelton, Glanville, Port Adelaide
|
5016
|
Largs Bay, Largs North, Peterhead
|
5017
|
Osborne, Taperoo
|
5018
|
North Haven, Outer Harbor
|
5019
|
Exeter, Semaphore, Semaphore Park, Semaphore South
|
5020
|
West Lakes Shore
|
5021
|
West Lakes
|
5022
|
Grange, Grange South, Henley Beach, Henley Beach South, Tennyson
|
5023
|
Findon, Seaton, Seaton North
|
5024
|
Fulham, Fulham Gardens, West Beach
|
5025
|
Flinders Park, Kidman Park
|
5031
|
Mile End, Mile End South, Thebarton, Torrensville
|
5032
|
Brooklyn Park, Lockleys, Underdale
|
5033
|
Cowandilla, Hilton, Marleston, Richmond, West Richmond
|
5035
|
Ashford, Keswick, Keswick Terminal
|
5037
|
Glandore, Kurralta Park, Netley, North Plympton
|
5038
|
Camden Park, Plympton
|
5040
|
Novar Gardens
|
5082
|
Ovingham
|
5950
|
Adelaide Airport
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