Thorngate, South Australia
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{{Use Australian English|date=May 2011}}
{{Infobox Australian place
| type = suburb
| name = Thorngate
| city = Adelaide
| state = sa
| image =Thorngate sa.jpg
| caption =The south-eastern side of Prospect facing northwest, bounded by major, local and collector roads, with the northern boarder marked (red).
| pop =
| local_map = yes
| zoom = 12
| est = 1840
| area =
| dist1 = 3.3
| dir1 = N
| location1 = Adelaide city centre
| lga = City of Prospect
| stategov = Adelaide''{{cite web|url=http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/news/?year=2010|title=Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election|publisher=Electoral Commission SA|access-date=27 April 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110822191822/http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/news/?year=2010|archive-date=22 August 2011}}
| fedgov = Adelaide{{cite web |url=http://apps.aec.gov.au/esearch |title=Find my electorate |date=15 April 2011 |publisher=Australian Electoral Commission |access-date=27 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430090535/http://apps.aec.gov.au/esearch |archive-date=30 April 2011 }}
| near-n = Prospect
| near-ne = Prospect
| near-e = Medindie
| near-se = Medindie
| near-s = North Adelaide
| near-sw = North Adelaide
| near-w = Fitzroy
| near-nw = Fitzroy
}}
Thorngate, an inner northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, falls within the City of Prospect. The suburb is mostly residential within a small area and has well established streets providing connectivity to greater metropolitan Adelaide.
Located just 3.3 kilometres from Adelaide's CBD, Thorngate is considered one of South Australia's most desirable suburbs. With an average property price of $1,954,000, its appeal comes from its close location to the city, low-density housing, and well-preserved heritage homes.
The scarcity of available properties, combined with consistently high demand, has driven strong property values, reinforcing Thorngate's reputation as one of Adelaide's most prestigious and sought-after residential areas.{{Cite web |title=Thorngate - Prospect SA Property Market, House Prices Location Information |url=https://www.residz.com/thorngate-sa?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=www.residz.com}}
History
John Batty Thorngate (1795–1867) was a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Gosport, England. In 1840, he acquired 134 acres in South Australia under the Wakefield scheme, which included areas now known as Thorngate, Fitzroy, Medindie Gardens, and Ovingham.{{Cite web |title=The Thorngate Estate & the Origins of Thorngate |url=https://www.prospecthistorygroup-adelaide.com.au/store/p18/The_Thorngate_Estate_%26_the_Origins_of_Thorngate.html |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=PROSPECT LOCAL HISTORY GROUP |language=en}}
With his brother William and friend Emanuel Churcher, Thorngate initiated mid-19th century charitable initiatives, including almshouses for vulnerable women in Gosport. The South Australian land was later subdivided and sold in 1910, supporting settlement and infrastructure in Adelaide's northern suburbs.{{Cite book |title=City of Prospect Heritage Places DPTI Publication |date= |publisher=City of Prospect |year=2020 |pages=4-5, 12-14}}
The suburb of Thorngate was named in his honour, reflecting his significant contributions as a landowner and his enduring philanthropic impact. Their legacy endures through the Thorngate Churcher Trust, which manages sheltered housing and care facilities for older people in Gosport.
Geography
Thorngate is bounded to the north by Carter Street, to the south by Fitzroy Terrace, to the west by Prospect Road and to the east by Main North Road.{{cite book |title=Adelaide and surrounds street directory |publisher=UBD |year=2009 |isbn=978-0-7319-2336-6 |edition=47th}} These major thoroughfares provide Thorngate with clear demarcation lines and excellent connectivity.
The suburbs internal street network is minimal, including only Churcher Street and Thorngate Street. This layout combined with its modest size contributes to Thorngate's quiet, residential character. The limited number of streets also ensures that traffic remains low.
Demographics
Based on the 2021 Census, Thorngate had 180 residents, with 63.3% born in Australia, compared to South Australia's 71.5%. Notable communities included India (10.6%), Greece (3.3%), England (2.2%), and Iran (2.2%).{{Cite web |title=2021 Thorngate, Census All persons QuickStats {{!}} Australian Bureau of Statistics |url=https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL41447 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.abs.gov.au}} Thorngate's age distribution was 19.3% aged 0-14 years, 61.4% aged 15-64 years, and 19.3% aged 65 and over, closely mirroring South Australia's averages.{{Cite web |title=2021 South Australia, Census All persons QuickStats {{!}} Australian Bureau of Statistics |url=https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/4 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.abs.gov.au}}
Thorngate's ancestry differs from state trends, with English (31.7%), Australian (22.2%), Greek (14.4%), Italian (12.8%), and Indian (12.2%) as the most common. Statewide, English and Australian ancestries are more dominant, with smaller proportions of Greek and Indian backgrounds.
Thorngate residents have higher educational attainment compared to the state. Bachelor Degrees or higher are held by 42.5% of residents, compared to 22.7% statewide. Advanced Diplomas or Diplomas are held by 12.4% in Thorngate versus 8.6% statewide, highlighting the suburb’s highly educated population.
Politics
Thorngate is represented by the South Australian House of Assembly in the District of Adelaide at the state level. At the federal level, it is represented by the House of Representatives in the Division of Adelaide.
Transportation
=Roads=
Thorngate is serviced by Main North Road and Prospect Road, which link the suburb to both Adelaide city centre and the northern suburbs.
=Public transport=
==Buses==
The suburb is serviced by the following bus routes:{{cite web |url=http://timetables.adelaidemetro.com.au/ttsearch.php |title=Public Transport in Adelaide |date=12 January 2011 |work=Adelaide Metro official website |publisher=Dept. for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Public Transport Division |access-date=27 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110426182058/http://timetables.adelaidemetro.com.au/ttsearch.php |archive-date=26 April 2011 }}
- G10
- 221, 222
- 224, 226F, N224
- 225
- 228
- 229
- 209F
See also
References
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External links
- {{cite web |url=http://www.prospect.sa.gov.au |title=City of Prospect |work=Official website |publisher=City of Prospect |access-date=27 April 2011}}
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{{City of Prospect suburbs}}