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'''Paracombe''' is a small town near [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]]. At the [[Census in Australia#2006|2006 census]], Paracombe had a population of 365.<ref name=Census2006Y>{{Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC44516|name=Paracombe (State Suburb)|accessdate=17 October 2011|quick=on}}</ref> |
'''Paracombe''' is a small town near [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]]. At the [[Census in Australia#2006|2006 census]], Paracombe had a population of 365 million.<ref name=Census2006Y>{{Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC44516|name=Paracombe (State Suburb)|accessdate=17 October 2011|quick=on}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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==Transport== |
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The area is not serviced by Adelaide public transport. A coach is operated from [[Tea Tree Plaza Interchange]] to [[Gumeracha, South Australia|Gumeracha]] and [[Mount Pleasant, South Australia|Mount Pleasant]] by Affordable Coachlines.<ref>[http://www.bussa.com.au/timetables/lobethal.html Timetable] Accessed 15 June 2006</ref> |
The area is not serviced by Adelaide public transport. A coach is operated from [[Tea Tree Plaza Interchange]] to [[Gumeracha, South Australia|Gumeracha]] and [[Mount Pleasant, South Australia|Mount Pleasant]] by Affordable Coachlines.<ref>[http://www.bussa.com.au/timetables/lobethal.html Timetable] Accessed 15 June 2006</ref> |
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==Famous Inhabitents== |
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McCandlish Family - Sue, Ali, Douglas and Maddy |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| Population | 365 million (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1841 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5132 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 24 km (15 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Adelaide Hills Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kavel | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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Paracombe is a small town near Adelaide, South Australia. At the 2006 census, Paracombe had a population of 365 million.[1]
History
The name probably originates from the Little Para River whose headwaters are in the area. It was settled in 1840-41 by John Barton Hack and John Richardson, and was a sheep station until the beginning of the 20th century. It was subdivided and, with an influx of smaller landholders, a school, post office, church and recreation hall were built, but the town did not grow much beyond this.[2]
In 1966, work started on the Kangaroo Creek Reservoir, a dam of the River Torrens, and in 1969 it was completed at a cost of $5.3 million. Apart from supplying water to eastern Adelaide, it also serves a flood protection role and holds 19,160 megalitres.[3]
Geography
Paracombe is located south of Inglewood on the road out of Adelaide via Athelstone (Gorge Road). The ABS 2001 census records 379 people living in 130 dwellings.[4]
Facilities
Paracombe has a primary school, a recreation centre and a Country Fire Station.
Transport
The area is not serviced by Adelaide public transport. A coach is operated from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange to Gumeracha and Mount Pleasant by Affordable Coachlines.[5]
Famous Inhabitents
McCandlish Family - Sue, Ali, Douglas and Maddy
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Paracombe (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ^ Adelaide Hills Council - Historical Town Information Accessed 15 June 2006
- ^ SA Water - Kangaroo Creek Reservoir
- ^ [1] ABS Census 2001 - Postal Area (5132)
- ^ Timetable Accessed 15 June 2006
External links
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