Wright
2022–2026 electoral district map
Electoral District of Wright (PDF, 707KB)
Features of the district
Location
This district, located in the north-east of metropolitan Adelaide, consists largely of outer residential suburbs pertaining to the cities of Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully.
Area
Approximately 18.7 km2
Localities
Wright includes the suburbs of Gulfview Heights, Modbury Heights, Redwood Park, and Wynn Vale. It also includes parts of the suburbs of Modbury North, Salisbury East and Surrey Downs.
History
This district was created at the 1991 redistribution and first contested and represented at the 1993 election.
Origin of the name
The district is named after Edmund Wright (1824–1888), an esteemed architect and mayor of Adelaide in 1859. Wright designed many well-known buildings, including the Adelaide Town Hall, the General Post Office and the Bank of South Australia on King William Street (now known as Edmund Wright House). Wright is recognised as Adelaide's most eminent 19th century architect, influencing the classical revival style of architecture in the city. He was also one of the designers of Parliament House in Melbourne.
Key boundary changes following the 2020 redistribution
Wright gains a portion of the suburb of Modbury North. Wright loses the suburbs of Brahma Lodge and Salisbury South.
For full details see the 2020 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 1.6MB)
Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Edward (Scott) Ashenden | LIB | 1993–1997 |
| Edward (Scott) Ashenden | ALP | 1997–2018 |
| Blair I. Boyer | ALP | 2018–present |
Election results
West Torrens
2022–2026 electoral district map
2022 Electoral District of West Torrens (PDF, 660KB)
Features of the district
Location
The district of West Torrens is located directly to the west of the city and electoral district of Adelaide. The edge of Adelaide Airport forms part of its western boundary. This district features a mix of older and newer suburbs and some light industry.
Area
Approximately 17.5 km2
Localities
West Torrens includes the suburbs of Allenby Gardens, Brooklyn Park, Cowandilla, Flinders Park, Hilton, Hindmarsh, Keswick Terminal, Mile End, Mile End South, Richmond, Thebarton, Torrensville, Underdale, Welland, West Hindmarsh and West Richmond. It also includes part of the suburb of Lockleys.
History
West Torrens is (along with Flinders, Light and Port Adelaide) one of only four South Australian electoral districts to retain the name it had at the inaugural 1857 House of Assembly election. The district has been created and abolished four times as a House of Assembly district, and once as a Legislative Council district. It was first used as a Legislative Council district from 1851 until 1857. From 1857 until 1902 it was a House of Assembly district. It was recreated again at the 1915 election and lasted until 1938. Then in 1955 it was recreated to replace the seat of Thebarton and continued until 1970 when it was renamed Peake. Finally, at the 1998 redistribution, it was restored to its original name.
Origin of the name
The district takes its name from the River Torrens which flows from east to west across the district. The West Torrens region included the first ‘country’ sections to be surveyed by Colonel Light and his party. It was among the earliest areas to be settled and was one of the first districts to seek local government status following the proclamation of the Districts Councils Act in 1852.
Key boundary changes following the 2020 redistribution
West Torrens gains the remainder of the suburbs of Allenby Gardens, Welland and West Hindmarsh. West Torrens loses the suburbs of Marleston and Netley.
For full details see the 2020 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 1.6MB)
Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Walsh | ALP | 1956–1965 |
| Glen R. Broomhill | ALP | 1965–1970 |
| Anastasios (Tom) Koutsantonis | ALP | 2002–present |
Election results
Waite
2022–2026 electoral district map
Electoral District of Waite (PDF, 919KB)
Features of the district
Location
This district located in the hills and foothills to the south-east of Adelaide combines leafy residential areas and hilly countryside, including the Belair National Park. The Sturt River forms its southern boundary.
Area
Approximately 55.9 km2
Localities
Waite includes the suburbs of Belair, Bellevue Heights, Blackwood, Brown Hill Creek, Clapham, Coromandel Valley, Craigburn Farm, Eden Hills, Glenalta, Hawthorndene, Lower Mitcham, Lynton, Mitcham, Springfield, Torrens Park. It also includes parts of the suburb of Upper Sturt.
History
The district was created in 1936 and became effective at the 1938 elections.
Origin of the name
The district is named after Peter Waite (1834–1922), who arrived in South Australia in 1859 and became a prominent landowner, businessman and benefactor. Waite became Chairman of Elder's Wool and Produce Company in 1883 and Chairman of Directors of Elder Smith and Co. in 1888. He donated his Urrbrae estate to the University of Adelaide in 1913 and further land in 1915. He also gave 45 hectares to the South Australian government for the establishment of an agricultural high school. In 1923 the Waite Agricultural Research Institute was named after him.
Key boundary changes compared to 2014
Waite gains the suburbs of Bellevue Heights, Clapham and Lower Mitcham. Waite loses the suburbs of Coromandel East, Crafers West, Kingswood, Netherby and Urrbrae.
For full details see the 2020 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 1.6MB)
Key boundary changes following the 2020 redistribution
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen J. Baker | LIB | 1993–1997 |
| Martin L.J. Hamilton-Smith | LIB (1997–2014)/ IND (2014–2018) | 1997–2018 |
| Sam Duluk | LIB (2018–2020)/ IND (2020–2022) | 2018–2022 |
| Catherine L. Hutchesson | ALP | 2022–present |
Election results
Unley
2022–2026 electoral district map
Electoral District of Unley (PDF, 560KB)
Features of the district
Location
Unley is a largely residential area immediately south of the Adelaide central business district and Park Lands. It is bound on its eastern side by Glen Osmond Road and the South Eastern Freeway.
Area
Approximately 16.3 km2
Localities
Unley includes the suburbs of Fullarton, Goodwood, Hawthorn, Highgate, Hyde Park, Kings Park, Kingswood, Malvern, Myrtle Bank, Netherby, Parkside, Unley, Unley Park, Urrbrae and Wayville. It also includes part of the suburb of Millswood.
History
The district was created in 1936 and became effective at the 1938 elections.
Origin of the name
This district takes its name after the suburb which lies within it. Unley was the family name of the wife of Thomas Whistler, owner of land in Unley which was laid out around 1857. The name may also be named after the village of Undley in Suffolk, England.
Key boundary changes following the 2020 redistribution
Unley gains the suburbs of Hawthorn, Kingswood, Netherby and Urrbrae. Unley loses the suburbs of Eastwood, Frewville, Glenside and Glenunga and the remainder of the suburb of Glen Osmond.
For full details see the 2020 Report of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (PDF, 1.6MB)
Representation and results
| Member | Affiliation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| John M. McLeay | IND | 1938–1941 |
| Colin R. Dunnage | LCL | 1941–1962 |
| Gilbert R.A. Langley | ALP | 1962–1982 |
| Milton K. Mayes | ALP | 1982–1993 |
| Mark K. Brindal | LIB | 1993–2006 |
| David G. Pisoni | LIB | 2006–present |