Location
Norwood is located about 4km east of the Adelaide CBD, and located in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters council area.
Demographics
Population; 5,947
Average age; 20 to 39
| Owns outright | Purchaser | Renting | Other | Not stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29% | 21% | 46% | 2% | 2% |
| Childless Couples | Couples with Children | Single Parents | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47% | 34% | 15% | 4% |
Market Insights
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Schools
Local schools for Norwood;
- Norwood Primary School (R-7)
- Saint Ignatius' College - Junior School Campus
- St Joseph's Memorial School (R-6)
History
Norwood is named after an old village south of London, the new village east of Adelaide was first laid out in 1847.
Geography & Landmarks
The suburb consists of four segments, being divided into north and south by the major thoroughfare of The Parade and east and west by Osmond Terrace. It is bouned on the south by Kensington Road, on the north by Magill Road, on the east by Portrush Road and on the west by Fullarton Road.
It is a leafy suburb, with streets lined with plane trees. First Creek and Second Creek once flowed through the suburb, but First Creek is only visible between Edward Street and Birrell Street. Both creeks are mostly underground in concrete tunnels.
The most visible landmarks in Norwood are the Norwood Town Hall and the Clayton Wesley Uniting Church.
Osmond Terrace is a street with a wide grass median strip featuring a prominent war memorial commemorating ANZAC soldiers who fought in the first and second World Wars. The median strip also features sculptures from local artists and rose gardens.
Sport
Norwood Oval is located on The Parade, and is home to the Norwood Redlegs (SANFL). As of 2021 the stadium was renamed to Coopers Stadium. It also hosts some of AFL Womens matches and is the former home of Adelaide Bite, an Australian Baseball League team.
The Norwood Cycling Club is the largest cycling club in South Australia, with 380 members as of 2021. Its 1883 foundation date makes it the oldest such club in the southern hemisphere. Former members of the club include many champions, including; Jack Bobridge, Luke Roberts, Tim Roe, Alexis Rhodes, Tiffany Cromwell, Patrick Jonker, Michael Turtur, David Solari, Wayne McCarney, Charlie Walsh and Jay Sweet.
Attractions & Notable Buildings
Norwood is known for its many restaurants and shops selling fashion and goods of all kinds. It also plays host to a variety of events and festivals throughout the year.
The Star Theatre is on the corner of The Parade and Queen Street. Originally the Star Theatre, it was later taken over by Greater Union Cinemas and renamed the Odeon Theatre.
Saint Ignatius Church is a catholic parish church, built after land at the north-eastern corner of William and Queen Streets was purchased by the Society of Jesus in 1869 and the church opened in August 1870.
Saint Bartholomew's on Beulah Road in Norwood and St Matthew's in nearby Marryatville are two churches with a close association with each other, both belonging to the Grace Anglican Network.
The Norwood Town Hall was heritage-listed in November 1985.
* Information accurate as of September 2021 and provided by;
Australian Bureau of Statistics
RP Data CoreLogic