Globe Derby Park, South Australia
suburb of Adelaide, South Australia
Globe Derby Park (pronounced /ˈdɑːbi/) is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Salisbury.
Demographics
The 2021 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 604 persons in Globe Derby Park on census night. Of these, 48.3% were male and 51.7% were female.
A large majority of residents (82.5%) are of Australian birth, with another common census response being England (2.2%).
The age distribution of Globe Derby Park residents is skewed towards an older population compared to the greater Australian population. 71.9% of residents were over 25 years in 2021, compared to the Australian average of 69.8%; and 27.9% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 30.1%.
Attractions
The suburb is most notable for the Globe Derby Park harness racing venue after which it was named. The suburb was created in 1998, renaming the southern part of the suburb of Bolivar.
Parks
The Little Para River is on the suburb's northern boundary, with a sealed cycling and walking trail that passes under Port Wakefield Road.
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