Aberfoyle Park
Location
Situated in the City of Onkaparinga council area, Aberfoyle Park is quite a modern, hilly suburb situated about 20km south of Adelaide's CBD. It is surrounded by Chandlers Hill, Flagstaff Hill, Coromandel Valley, Craigburn Farm, Happy Valley, O'Halloran Hill and Cherry Gardens.
Demographics
Population; 11,254
Average age; 50 to 59
| Owns Outright | Purchaser | Renting | Other | Not stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31% | 49% | 16% | 2% | 1% |
| Childless Couples | Couples with Children | Single Parents | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36% | 49% | 15% | 1% |
Market Insights
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Origin of Suburb Name
German migrant Christian Sauerbier owned land near Happy Valley after arriving in SA in 1845, says historian Geoffrey H. Manning. His son, John Chris Sauerbier, changed his name to Aberfoyle after an area in Perthshire, Scotland, during World War One. The suburb was laid out in 1924 by James Henry Browne.
Schools
There is an option of public and private schools within a 4km radius, including:
Government school catchment;
- Aberfoyle Hub R-7 School
- Thiele Primary School
- Aberfoyle Park High School
Independent schools;
- School of the Nativity (R-7, catholic)
- Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated (R-7)
- Pilgram School (R-7)
- OneSchool Global SA - Aberfoyle Campus (Yrs 3-12)
Typical Features
Undulating streets, lots of big trees, grass and reserves are everywhere. You know you are out of the city, with views of the coastline a feature of some properties that enjoy a high perch. CoreLogic data shows that detached houses make up nearly 90% of homes in the suburb, with semi-detached homes comprising close to 5%.
Location Attractions
Reserves and walking trails complete this suburb! Thalassa Park, bordering Windebanks Road, is one of the largest, offering lawns and barbecue areas, a playground and walking trails.
There are also green spaces like Parkway Reserve, Peppermint Grove Park and Simpson Reserve offering playground, tennis court, barbecue areas and basketball & netball courts.
The Hub shopping precinct offers supermarkets, a library, a newsagency, a high school and eateries & cafes.
Happy Valley Sports Park, Tennis Club and BMX Club facilities are also central. The suburb is also home to its share of retirement villages, while Flagstaff Hill Golf Course and Happy Valley Reservoir sit close to its eastern border.
* Information is accurate as of September 2021 and provided by;
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Education
- Aberfoyle Park Campus
- Aberfoyle Park High School
- Aberfoyle Park Primary School
- Craigburn Primary School
- Flagstaff Hill Junior Primary School
- Flagstaff Hill Primary School
- Happy Valley Primary School
- Heysen Primary School
- Spence Primary School
- Thiele Primary School
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Recreation
- Ashby Reserve
- Blackwood Hill Oval
- Happy Valley Reserve
- Jackson Reserve
- Karinya Reserve
- Manson Reserve
- McTaggart Reserve
- Minkarra Park
- Mountbatten Reserve
- Sturt Gorge Recreation Park