30-1135: Playford may refer to: Places [ edit ] City of Playford , Australia Electoral district of Playford , Australia Playford B Power Station , South Australia Playford, Suffolk , a village in England The Playford Hotel in Adelaide, South Australia, part of Accor Hotels People [ edit ] The Playford family of British rowers including Francis Playford (1825-1896) Herbert Playford (1831-1883) Frank Lumley Playford (1855-1931) Humphrey Playford (b 1896) The Playford family of Australians, including: Rev. Thomas Playford , aka Thomas Playford I (1795–1873), preacher in South Australia Thomas Playford II , Premier of South Australia Thomas Playford IV , Premier of South Australia John Playford , British music publisher, editor of The English Dancing Master Henry Playford , John's son, also
60-401: A live music venue, and rehearsal spaces. Dauntsey Reserve is located between Winterslow Road and Woodford Road. Ridley Reserve is located on the suburb's southern boundary. There are other parks and reserves in the suburb. Playford International College (formerly Fremont-Elizabeth City High School) is on Philip Highway . Kaurna Plains School is on Ridley Road. Elizabeth is the home of
90-546: A music publisher Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Playford . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Playford&oldid=1226815531 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
120-505: A number of services and activities supported by the council, including: Garbage, recycling, and green waste collection services are provided by the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority . The City of Playford is home to several sports teams, including: 34°43′S 138°40′E / 34.717°S 138.667°E / -34.717; 138.667 Elizabeth, South Australia Elizabeth
150-629: A sealed carpark which is open from dawn until dusk. Stebonheath Park, Ken Patterson Reserve, Jubilee Park and the Munno Para Wetlands are other public green spaces in the City of Playford. The Playford Lakes Golf Course, which opened in 1993 as North Lakes, is located in Munno Para West, measures 5,730 m (18,800 ft) for 9 holes, and is par 70. The Playford library is split across two locations: Elizabeth and Munno Para. Young people have
180-525: Is an outer northern suburb of the Adelaide metropolitan area , South Australia , 24 km north of the Adelaide city centre . It is located in the City of Playford . At the 2021 census , Elizabeth had a population of 40,343. Established in 1955, it was the seat of the former local government body, the old City of Elizabeth , which included Elizabeth as well as the immediately adjacent suburbs on all sides except
210-457: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages City of Playford The City of Playford is a local government area of South Australia in Adelaide 's northern suburbs. It was named in recognition of Sir Thomas Playford , who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia 's premier from 1938–1965. The city covers an area of 345 km (133 sq mi), and
240-504: Is home to over 90,000 residents. Playford was the fastest growing local government area in South Australia in the 2010s. The LGA was formed in 1997 through the merger of the City of Elizabeth and the City of Munno Para , which were formed in 1955 and 1958, respectively. It was named in recognition of Sir Thomas Playford , who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia 's premier from 1938–1965. Prior to
270-507: Is located immediately east of the Elizabeth City Centre. Providing recreation and leisure facilities, the park features a large lake with fountain and waterfalls, a rotunda for band performances and two playgrounds. The park also contains an adult fitness gym and is the host venue for many community events including Australia Day celebrations, school Holiday programs, weddings, and other private functions. The Aquadome aquatic centre
300-525: Is the largest such facility in northern Adelaide. Included in this multi-purpose facility are a 50-metre pool, a beach entry leisure pool, café, a creche, outdoor picnic areas, a large carpark, and easy access to bus and rail transport. The Health Club, opened in 2009, contains a modern gym and fitness centre. Located on Blackburn Road, Hillbank , Jo Gapper Park is a major regional park. It has tennis court and basketball court, which are lit at night, playground, barbecues, shelter sheds and walking trails. It has
330-636: The Central District Bulldogs , an Australian rules football team in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). The team won nine SANFL premierships in the period from 2000 to 2010. They play all of their home games at Elizabeth Oval ("X Convenience Oval" under naming rights). Elizabeth is serviced by Main North Road , connecting the suburb to the Adelaide city centre , and by Philip Highway . Elizabeth
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#1732852463337360-724: The RAAF Base Edinburgh , including facilities for 7th RAR (Mechanized Army Battalion), was largely completed in 2011. As of 2010 the council has been involved in discussions regarding expansion of the Elizabeth City Centre (the major shopping precinct in Playford) on to 30–40 hectares (74–99 acres) of land to the west of the train line. As of 2011 the Playford council is working with the South Australian Government to release 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of industrial land in
390-614: The 1950s, most of the area surrounding the townships of Munno Para and Elizabeth were farming estates. After the end of the Second World War and the accompanying shortage of materials, the state government decided that South Australia needed to grow and become an industrialized state. A "satellite city" was planned for the Elizabeth area, and the South Australian Housing Trust initiated a housing development programme in
420-515: The 2014 local government elections. The City of Playford (and its predecessor, the City of Elizabeth) has had a number of visits by members of the Royal Family : Council consists of 16 Elected Members comprising a Mayor, and 15 Ward Councillors. The Council area is divided into five wards, with three Counicllors elected from each ward. The current council as of December 2022 is: The city covers an area of 345 km (133 sq mi), and
450-465: The area, with a purchase of 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) of land. The City of Elizabeth was formed on 16 November 1955, being named after Queen Elizabeth II , who visited the city in 1963. The District Council of Munno Para was formed on 6 November 1958 following the renaming of the District Council of Munno Para East which was Proclaimed on 10 November 1853. The first mayor of the City of Playford
480-576: The council area. In April 2013 the council announced its 2043 Playford Community Vision. From 2012 to 2015 the council partnered with the University of Adelaide to launch the Stretton Centre, a physical home in Playford for research into regional innovation. Its "anchor tenant" is the Adelaide University's Australian Workplace Innovation & Social Research Centre (WISeR). Platyford Council
510-561: The council's youngest ever mayor. The council elected in 2010 started the creation of Playford Health Precinct around the Lyell McEwin Hospital. The SCT Logistics Rail Freight Terminal, opened in January 2011 provided for goods and services to be transported by road and rail more efficiently and quickly. Playford is to become the logistical and advanced distribution capital of South Australia . The A$ 750 million expansion within
540-551: The demolition of most of the Housing SA homes. the project has since been renamed "Playford Alive". "As part of the 30-year Plan for greater Adelaide, significant growth and investment is pouring into Playford from business. Rapidly increasing employment coupled with new land releases has driven population growth and improved living standards." Mayor Martin Lindsell was defeated in the 2010 local council election by Glenn Docherty ,
570-442: The greater Edinburgh Parks region, with the intention of attracting and supporting 38,000 jobs in the northern part of Adelaide . In 2011, Mayor Docherty stated he aimed to make Elizabeth the second central business district of Adelaide. He envisaged a movement away from low density commercial and "quarter-acre block" housing to multiple storey mixed use commercial and residential developments in Elizabeth and other central parts of
600-444: The state government decided that South Australia needed to grow and become industrialised. A satellite city was planned for northern metropolitan fringe of Adelaide between the existing townships of Salisbury and Smithfield . The South Australian Housing Trust initiated a housing development program in the area, with a purchase of 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) at the site of the present suburb. The township (now suburb) of Elizabeth
630-507: The suburb of Elizabeth on census night. Of these, 20,017 (49.6%) were male and 20,323 (50.4%) were female. The majority of residents 28,574 (70.8%) were born in Australia, while 2,895 (7.2%) were born in England. The median age of Elizabeth residents was 35. Children aged 0–14 years made up 22.1% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 13.9% of the population. Afghanistan
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#1732852463337660-545: The suburb. Formerly known as Elizabeth Town Centre, it has been progressively expanded since the 1960s. In its early days it featured open-air malls, but today it comprises a single storey undercover mall. A major renovation and extension was completed in 2004. In 2007, Northern Sound System was established at 71 Elizabeth Way. The centre has offered programs, courses and workshops in various skills, including DJ, hip hop music, youth choir, gaming and animation; songwriting and music production, and it also includes recording studios,
690-490: The west. Although the City of Elizabeth no longer exists, having been amalgamated into the much larger City of Playford in 1997, the term "Elizabeth", in the context of Adelaide , typically refers to the historic municipality and the distinct community therein. Before the 1950s, most of the area surrounding today's suburb of Elizabeth was farming land. After the end of the Second World War with its shortage of materials,
720-492: Was Marilyn Baker, who had been the last mayor of the City of Elizabeth. She continued to hold that role until the 2006 council elections, when she was narrowly defeated by Martin Lindsell , the last mayor of the City of Munno Para. After 1997, the council planned and built a number of new housing developments aimed at attracting young working couples and families in an attempt to rejuvenate the area. A new Civic Centre including council chambers, library, theatre and function centre
750-618: Was assisted by a A$ 11.3 million grant from the Australian Government for the research centre. The Stretton Centre includes the Stretton Research Centre (occupied by WISeR), the (new) community library, public and private community meeting spaces and the Innovation Design Lab, which is to showcase new innovations and technologies in relevant to the community. Docherty was re-elected unopposed to continue as mayor in
780-724: Was built. Other developments of the period included a new library in the Munno Para Shopping City in Smithfield , and a revamp of the Elizabeth shopping centre, including an 8-screen cinema complex. In 2003 it was announced that A$ 1 billion would be allocated to rejuvenate the Peachey Belt . Known as the Playford North Urban Regeneration project, it was expected that the population of the area would increase from 13,000 residents to 30,000 in 15 years and involve
810-588: Was created by severance from the District Council of Salisbury . Elizabeth is the seat of the Playford local government area and thus acts as a central business district for the surrounding suburbs. It lies mostly between the Gawler railway line and the hills' face. DST Edinburgh is located to the west of Elizabeth. The 2021 Australian census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 40,343 persons in
840-470: Was established on 16 November 1955, being named after Queen Elizabeth II , queen of Australia , and inaugurated by Sir Thomas Playford , who was then premier of South Australia . The town council was briefly renamed the District Council of Salisbury and Elizabeth on 22 August 1963. On 13 February 1964, a new local government body , the municipality of Elizabeth, later called the City of Elizabeth ,
870-501: Was estimated to have a population of 93426 in 2018. Playford has been the fastest growing local government area (LGA) in South Australia over the 2010s. In the five years to 2021, the Playford LGA experienced the greatest population growth of all greater Adelaide LGAs, increasing by more than 7500 residents. However, its annual rate in the 12 months to 2021 was lower than Mount Barker , Adelaide Plains and Gawler . Fremont Park
900-594: Was third as place of birth and parents' birth after Australia and England, overtaking Scotland, and Hazaraghi was the language next most frequently spoken at home after English. The City of Playford civic centre houses the council chambers, the Elizabeth branch of the Playford Library and the Shedley Theatre. Westerly adjacent to the civic centre is the Elizabeth Shopping Centre at the heart of
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