Forming part of the City of Charles Sturt, Findon is a South Australian suburb situated approximately 6.5km north-west of Adelaide City Centre. Boasting an attractive mix of medium density housing and contemporary suburban dwellings, alongside an array of well established civic, retail and business facilities, it’s not at all surprising this town has rapidly grown into a thriving residential hotspot. Perfectly positioned between the city and the sea, the suburb has proven particularly popular with professionals, students and young families with children seeking a stylish, yet homely neighbourhood. Check out our comprehensive guide below…
The Neighbours
The age distribution of the suburb is skewed towards a slightly older population at present, with recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics listing the median age of residents as 38 years. Of the approximate 6,500 residents, children aged 0-14 comprise 15.6%, while young people aged 15-29 account for 20.4% of the population. With the area’s ongoing residential development, it is anticipated that young families and professionals chasing larger, yet more affordable homes will continue to flock to the area.
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The Commute
The suburb is largely serviced by Findon Road and conveniently connects to the Adelaide CBD via Grange Road. While travel via this route is an approximate 19-minute journey, transport via rail from the local station averages an only slightly longer 25 minutes.
The School Run
Findon and its adjacent suburbs host a variety of highly regarded public and private schools, including Nazareth Catholic College and Underdale High School. Jean Horan Flinders Park Kindergarten, along with a number of other early learning and childcare facilities, is conveniently located within the vicinity of the major school and shopping districts. Travel to The University of Adelaide is only a short 25-minute journey, while the Regency Campus of TAFE SA is a similarly close 15 minutes.
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Retail Therapy
Residents have access to the smaller local stores of Findon Shopping Centre and also the larger selection of retail, business and civic facilities offered at provides at Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre and Westfield West Lakes. Rundle Mall is also less than 20 minutes and provides a more unique mix of boutique and popular chain stores, alongside a wide variety of casual and fine-dining options.
What’s Going On in Findon?
With its youthful and stylish vibe, Findon and its surrounding suburbs offer various leisure pursuits to accommodate an active lifestyle. One such popular attraction is the Adelaide Botanic Garden, which boasts a beautiful and diverse range of plant life, as well as the stunning architecture of the Palm and Glass Houses. Situated within the City, but providing all the contentment and serenity of a scenic suburban park, explore it’s 50 hectares of manicured gardens or relax with a coffee amongst some of Australia’s finest plant collections.
For an exciting weekend outing sure to delight kids and adults alike, Findon residents can make the short trip to the Adelaide Zoo. Situated beside the Botanic Garden, learn about and observe over 3000 animals in this iconic and beloved attraction!
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