Woodforde, South Australia facts for kids
"Woodforde" redirects here. For people with this surname, see Woodforde (surname).
Quick facts for kids WoodfordeAdelaide, South Australia |
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Population | 604 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 131.3/km2 (340/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 5072 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 10 km (6 mi) from Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Adelaide Hills Council | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Morialta | ||||||||||||||
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Woodforde is a suburb of Adelaide within the Adelaide Hills Council. It is located about 10 km east of the Adelaide city centre.
Woodforde is in the State House of Assembly Electoral district of Morialta and is in the Federal Division of Mayo.
The Catholic boys' school Rostrevor College is located in the suburb.
Campbelltown City Council has an active boundary change proposal in place to incorporate part of this suburb along with a part of Rostrevor into its boundaries. This is despite an overwhelming 65% majority of residents and ratepayers opposing it in a survey conducted in 2019.
History
Lake Hamilton Post Office opened on 1 April 1880 and was renamed Woodforde later that year before closing in 1882.
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