Forming part of the City of Charles Sturt, Brompton is an inner-northern Adelaide suburb, which is fast becoming a residential hotspot. At just 3.8km northwest of Adelaide’s city centre, Brompton is full of character, with a mix of old and new homes and all the benefits of city living without the same expense. This suburb is best suited for professionals, young families with kids and retirees seeking close and convenient access to the city.
THE NEIGHBOURS
Compared to the greater Australian population, the median age of residents in Brompton is slightly older at 35. Despite this, children between the ages of 0 and 14 comprise 8.6% of the suburb’s population, while young people aged 20-29 years account for approximately 25.7% of the 3800 residents.
THE COMMUTE
Brompton is largely serviced by Torrens Road, connecting it to the Adelaide city centre. As an older, formerly industrial, suburb, the streets of Brompton are narrow but quiet. The nearby Bowden railway station provides convenient access to the city and beach, with journeys to both locations taking a mere 10 and 15 minutes respectively. Given its proximity to the city, trams and buses are also available as alternate forms of public transport.
THE SCHOOL RUN
The suburb is home to Bowden Brompton Community School and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Primary School, with access to education providers in neighbouring suburbs available. Brompton also hosts many childcare and early learning facilities, with each conveniently situated in the vicinity of schools. Travel to the University of Adelaide is a short 10-minute journey with trips to Torrens University Australia and the University of South Australia both a similarly close 15 minutes.
RETAIL THERAPY
Residents of Brompton are spoilt for choice with Welland Plaza Shopping Centre, Brickworks Marketplace and the Myer Centre all located within 10-20 minutes. Known as a trendy, ‘hipster’ town, the Hawker Street shopping and dining precinct provides an eclectic mix of boutique shops and cafes. With the ‘CityEdge’ development still ongoing throughout Brompton, the neighbouring town of Prospect currently offers a more well-established series of supermarkets and restaurants.
WHAT’S GOING ON?
Although a quieter and up and coming suburb, it offers various leisure pursuits to accommodate an active lifestyle. One hidden gem tucked away on Second Avenue, is the Brompton Hotel, a recently renovated bar and restaurant perfect for a relaxing mid-week drink, casual pub meal or restaurant dining on a Saturday night. The suburb is also host to the prominent park, the Josiah Mitton Reserve. Situated between Wood Avenue and Burley Griffin Boulevard, the reserve is home to the Hindmarsh Incinerator, one of South Australia’s most significant 20th-century buildings.
As an inner-city suburb, Brompton is close to the activity and nightlife of the Adelaide city centre, with the Entertainment Centre a mere five-minute journey. Approximately an hour northeast of Brompton, the renowned wine-producing region of the Barossa Valley awaits, with a number of high-profile wineries offering daily tours and a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy quality wine and fine dining.
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