Parafield, South Australia

Parafield is a non-residential suburb of Adelaide approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of the CBD. The suburb is essentially contiguous with Parafield Airport.[1] There are airport related businesses in the terminal and hangar area of the airport, and a general commercial area in the corner of Kings and Main North Roads.

Parafield
Adelaide, South Australia
Parafield
Coordinates34°47′24″S 138°38′24″E
Postcode(s)5106
Location18 km (11 mi) N of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)City of Salisbury
State electorate(s)Playford
Federal Division(s)Makin
Suburbs around Parafield:
Salisbury Downs Salisbury South Salisbury East
Parafield Gardens Parafield Para Hills West
Mawson Lakes Pooraka

It is bordered by Main North Road to the east, Kings Road to the north and the Gawler railway line to the west, where it is served by Parafield station. To the south it abuts Mawson Lakes and Elder Smith Drive at the boundary of the airport.

Parafield Post Office opened on 1 July 1946, was renamed Parafield Airport in 1965 and closed in 1986.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Property Location Browser v2". Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  2. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.


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