Richmond, South Australia

Infobox Australian Place| type = suburb
name = Richmond
state = sa
city=Adelaide
lga = City of West Torrens
postcode = 5033
est = 1838
pop = 2,687 "2006 Census" [Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC42411|name=Richmond (State Suburb)|accessdate=2008-09-21|quick=on]
propval = $377,750 (2008) [ [http://www.domain.com.au/public/suburbprofile.aspx?mode=buy&suburb=Richmond&postcode=5033 Domain.com.au] Average Property Prices - Richmond]
stategov = Ashford
fedgov = Hindmarsh
stategov = West Torrens
fedgov = Adelaide, Hindmarsh
near-nw = Cowandilla
near-n = Hilton
near-ne = Mile End South
near-w = West Richmond
near-e = Keswick
near-sw = Netley
near-s = Marleston
near-se = Ashford
dist1 = 3
dir1 = W
location1= Adelaide

Richmond (post code: 5033) is a inner-city suburb in the City of West Torrens, Adelaide, with a census area population of 2,687 people. The suburb is located in the inner western suburbs of Adelaide around 3 kilometres west of the Central business district. Much of the suburb is residential but there are commercial areas along Richmond and South Roads. It is bordered by Hilton, Cowandilla, West Richmond, Marleston & Mile End South.

History

Settlement of the area dates from the late 1830s with land used mainly for farming. Residential and industrial growth took place from the late 1800s into the early 1900s. Expansion continued in the interwar period. The most significant development occurred during the post-war years. The population increased marginally between 2001 and 2006, a result of new dwellings being added to the area.

It was named after the first farm that was establised in the area in 1839, owned by Charles Gooch. A subdivision on 1842 of the surrounding area was called "The Village of Richmond".

It is bordered by South Road to the east, Richmond Road to the south, Marion Road to the west, and Craig Street/Davenport Terrace for the northern border.

The population as at the 2006 Australian census was 2,687. [ABS 2006 Census]

The suburb has the home ground of SANFL team West Adelaide Football Club (formerly known as Richmond Oval).

Richmond is ideally located just minutes from the city, the Adelaide Showgrounds and Adelaide Airport.

In 2008 Richmond was listed as Adelaide's most 'livable suburb'. Recent redevelopment in the area will ensure that it will most likely continue to live up to this reputation.

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